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pursue: [verb] to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat.
PURSUIT definition: 1. an attempt to achieve a plan, activity, or situation, usually over a long period of time: 2…. Learn more.
Definition of pursuit noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
pursuit: (Chase), noun chase , consectatio , effort to seeure, hunt , inquest , inquiry , inquisition , investigation , probe , prosecution , quest , search , stalk ...
Synonyms for PURSUIT: tracking, tracing, chasing, pursuing, chase, search, trailing, tailing, shadowing, tagging
b : an attempt to find, achieve, or get something — + of. the pursuit of excellence/knowledge. the pursuit of happiness. the pursuit of a college degree. He would do anything in pursuit of wealth and fame. [=he would do anything to achieve wealth and fame] 2. [count] : an activity that is done for pleasure.
6 days ago · Pursuit is a word that has many meanings and uses in American English. You can learn about its different senses, such as the act of chasing something, a hobby or activity, or a type of cycling race, with examples and pronunciation guides. Collins English Dictionary provides you with clear and comprehensive definitions of pursuit and other words.
