Pursue (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Follow

Hypernyms

• Go
• Locomote
• Move

Hyponyms

• Stalk
• Give Chase
• Tag
• Chase After
• Trail
• Dog
• Go After
• Tail
• Track

Related Words

• Pursuit (noun)
• Pursuer (noun)

Meaning ²

Go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Quest For
• Go After
• Quest After

Hypernyms

• Search
• Look For
• Seek

Related Words

• Pursuance (noun)
• Pursuit (noun)

Meaning ³

Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Prosecute
• Engage

Hypernyms

• Act
• Move

Hyponyms

• Commit
• Close
• Practice
• Politick

Related Words

• Pursuit (noun)
• Pursuer (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Carry further or advance; "Can you act on this matter soon?".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Follow Up On
• Act On

Hypernyms

• Oppose

Hyponyms

• Check Out

Related Words

• Pursuant (adjective)
• Pursuance (noun)