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pursue
[ per-soo ]
verb (used with object)
- to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase.
Synonyms: , ,
- to follow close upon; go with; attend:
Bad luck pursued him.
Synonyms:
- to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.).
- to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.).
- to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.).
- to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble.
- to practice (an occupation, pastime, etc.).
- to continue to discuss (a subject, topic, etc.).
- to follow:
They pursued the river to its source. I felt their eyes pursuing me.
- to continue; go on with (one's course, a journey, etc.).
verb (used without object)
- to chase after someone or something; to follow in pursuit:
They spotted the suspect but decided not to pursue.
- to continue.
pursue
/ əˈː /
verb
- also intr to follow (a fugitive, etc) in order to capture or overtake
- (esp of something bad or unlucky) to follow closely or accompany
ill health pursued her
- to seek or strive to attain (some object, desire, etc)
- to follow the precepts of (a plan, policy, etc)
- to apply oneself to (one's studies, hobbies, etc)
- to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with
- to continue to discuss or argue (a point, subject, etc)
Derived Forms
- ܰˈܱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܰ··· adjective
- dzܳ·ܰ·ܱ verb (used with object) outpursued outpursuing
- ·ܰ·ܱ verb (used with object) repursued repursuing
- un·ܰ··· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pursue1
Example Sentences
"My message to older people is, if you're even thinking about it, at least pursue it."
As I pursue music, I think I’ve developed a style that embraces versatility.
Mr Powers added: "This transition, if pursued, would take years and require significant investment."
Excel Parking later applied to amend this claim so they could pursue 11 different PCNs.
He worked his way through college and came to the U.S. on a student visa to pursue graduate studies.
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