Associations to the word «Pursue»

Wiktionary

PURSUE, verb. (obsolete) (transitive) To follow with harmful intent; to try to harm, to persecute, torment. [from 14th c.]
PURSUE, verb. (transitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
PURSUE, verb. (transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). [from late 14th c.]
PURSUE, verb. (transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
PURSUE, verb. (transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]

Dictionary definition

PURSUE, verb. Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion".
PURSUE, verb. Follow in or as if in pursuit; "The police car pursued the suspected attacker"; "Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life".
PURSUE, verb. Go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby".
PURSUE, verb. Carry further or advance; "Can you act on this matter soon?".

Wise words

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