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- DictionaryPur·suit/pərˈso͞ot/
noun
- 1. the action of following or pursuing someone or something: "the cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a bird"
- 2. an activity of a specified kind, especially a recreational or athletic one: "a whole range of leisure pursuits"
The meaning of PURSUIT is the act of pursuing. How to use pursuit in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pursuit.
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the act of trying to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time: the pursuit of happiness. The company is ruthless in its pursuit of profit.
Some common synonyms of pursuit are business, calling, employment, métier, occupation, and work. While all these words mean "a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living," pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest.
noun. the act of pursuing, chasing, or striving after. ( as modifier ) a pursuit plane. an occupation, hobby, or pastime. (in cycling) a race in which the riders set off at intervals along the track and attempt to overtake each other.
an attempt to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time: the pursuit of pleasure. He left his native country in pursuit of freedom.
A pursuit is a chase or a quest for something. When a guard runs after an escaping jewel thief, she's in pursuit — while the thief may have stolen the jewels because he was in pursuit of wealth.
Find 53 different ways to say PURSUIT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
1. The act or an instance of chasing or pursuing: the pursuit of the suspect by the police. 2. The act of striving to gain or accomplish something: the pursuit of wealth; the pursuit of higher education. 3. An activity, such as a vocation or hobby, engaged in regularly.
Definition of pursuit noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. /pərˈsu/ (formal) Verb Forms. pursue something to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time to pursue a goal/an aim/an objective We intend to pursue this policy with determination. She wishes to pursue a medical career. Take your English to the next level.
