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pursue

[ per-soo ]

verb (used with object)

pursued, pursuing.
  1. to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to follow close upon; go with; attend:

    Bad luck pursued him.

    Synonyms:

  3. to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.).
  4. to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.).
  5. to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.).
  6. to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble.
  7. to practice (an occupation, pastime, etc.).
  8. to continue to discuss (a subject, topic, etc.).
  9. to follow:

    They pursued the river to its source. I felt their eyes pursuing me.

  10. to continue; go on with (one's course, a journey, etc.).


verb (used without object)

pursued, pursuing.
  1. to chase after someone or something; to follow in pursuit:

    They spotted the suspect but decided not to pursue.

  2. to continue.

pursue

/ əˈː /

verb

  1. also intr to follow (a fugitive, etc) in order to capture or overtake
  2. (esp of something bad or unlucky) to follow closely or accompany

    ill health pursued her

  3. to seek or strive to attain (some object, desire, etc)
  4. to follow the precepts of (a plan, policy, etc)
  5. to apply oneself to (one's studies, hobbies, etc)
  6. to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with
  7. to continue to discuss or argue (a point, subject, etc)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ܰˈܱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ܰ··· adjective
  • dzܳ·ܰ·ܱ verb (used with object) outpursued outpursuing
  • ·ܰ·ܱ verb (used with object) repursued repursuing
  • un·ܰ··· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of pursue1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-French pursuer, ultimately from Latin ōī “to pursue, follow, continue”; pro- 1, sue, prosecute
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of pursue1

C13: from Anglo-Norman pursiwer, from Old French poursivre, from Latin ōī to follow after
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Example Sentences

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Mr Powers added: "This transition, if pursued, would take years and require significant investment."

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He worked his way through college and came to the U.S. on a student visa to pursue graduate studies.

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That's important to Aneila who says she wants to show "you can wear a hijab, be involved in fitness and still pursue your dreams".

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Gardiner’s smooth three-point shot was the exact need coaches wanted to fill when they pursued her in the portal last spring.

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