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   pur·sue

   /pərˈso͞o/

   verb

   • 1. follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them: "the officer pursued the van" Similar go afterrun afterfollowchasegive chase tohuntstalktracktrailtraceshadowdoghoundcourseinformal:tailOpposite avoidflee
   • ▪ seek to form a sexual relationship with (someone) in a persistent way: "Sophie was being pursued by a number of men" Similar woocourtpay court topay suit tochase afterchaserun afterinformal:make up todated:make love toromanceset one's cap atseek the hand ofpay addresses to
   • ▪ seek to attain or accomplish (a goal) over a long period: "should people pursue their own happiness at the expense of others?" Similar strive forpush towardwork towardtry forseeksearch forquest (after)be intent onaim at/forhave as a goalhave as an objectiveaspire toOpposite eschew
   • ▪ (of something unpleasant) persistently afflict (someone): archaic, literary "mercy lasts as long as sin pursues man"
   • 2. (of a person or way) continue or proceed along (a path or route): "the road pursued a straight course over the scrubland"
   • ▪ engage in (an activity or course of action): "Andrew was determined to pursue a computer career" Similar engage inbe engaged inbe occupied inparticipate intake part inwork atpracticefollowprosecuteconductplyapply oneself togo in fortake upOpposite shun
   • ▪ continue to investigate, explore, or discuss (a topic, idea, or argument): "we shall not pursue the matter any further" Similar conductundertakefollowcarry ondevote oneself togo on withproceed withgo ahead withkeep/carry on withcontinue withcontinuetake furtherprosecutepersist instick with/atinvestigateresearchinquire intolook intoexaminestudyreviewcheckscrutinizeanalyzedelve intodig intoprobeOpposite give up

   Word Origin Middle English (originally in the sense ‘follow with enmity’): from Anglo-Norman French pursuer, from an alteration of Latin prosequi ‘prosecute’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. pursuable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pursuePursue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat. 2. : to find or employ measures to obtain or accomplish : seek. pursue a goal. 3. : to proceed along. pursues a northern course. 4. a. : to engage in. pursue a hobby. b. : to follow up or proceed with. pursue an argument. 5. : to continue to afflict : haunt.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPURSUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PURSUE definition: 1. to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it: 2. to try very hard to…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › pursuePURSUE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. Synonyms: trail, track, hunt. to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. Synonyms: dog. to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.).

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pursuePursue - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use the verb pursue when you're chasing after someone or something. A hungry lion might pursue a zebra, the paparazzi might pursue a celebrity, and a young dancer might pursue her dream of becoming a prima ballerina.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPURSUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you pursue an activity, interest, or plan, you carry it out or follow it. [ formal ] He said his country would continue to pursue the policies laid down at the summit.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › pursuepursue verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   /pəˈsjuː/ /pərˈsuː/ (formal) Verb Forms. pursue something to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time. to pursue a goal. to pursue an aim/objective. How can we most effectively pursue these aims? We intend to pursue this policy with determination. She wishes to pursue a medical career.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of pursue – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • Cached

   to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch them: The car was pursued by helicopters. pursue a matter. to try to discover information about something: We will not be pursuing this matter any further.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPURSUE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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   1. If you pursue an activity, interest, or plan, you carry it out or follow it. [formal] [...] 2. If you pursue a particular aim or result, you make efforts to achieve it, often over a long period of time. [formal] [...] 3. If you pursue a particular topic, you try to find out more about it by asking questions. [formal] [...] More.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › pursuePursue - definition of pursue by The Free Dictionary

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    1. To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase: a fox that was pursued by hounds. 2. To strive to gain or accomplish: pursue lofty political goals. 3. To proceed along the course of; follow: a ship that pursued the southern course. 4. a. To carry further; advance: Let's not pursue this argument. b.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › pursuePursue Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    To strive to gain or accomplish. Pursue lofty political goals. American Heritage. To proceed along, follow, or continue with (a specified course, action, plan, etc.) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (9) Synonyms: romance. woo. spark. court. pass. live. lead. aspire to. try for. strive for.