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Pursue (Verb)

Meaning 1

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

  • He decided to pursue his lifelong passion for photography and turned it into a career.
  • She's always been eager to pursue a new fashion trend whenever it emerges.
  • The hikers chose to pursue the more challenging mountain trail despite the warning signs.
  • His parents encouraged him to pursue his dreams, no matter how difficult they might seem.
  • The passionate mountaineer spent years trying to pursue and conquer the world's highest peaks.

Synonyms

  • Quest For
  • Go After
  • Quest After

Hypernyms

  • Search
  • Look For
  • Seek

Related Words

  • Pursuance (noun)
  • Pursuit (noun)

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • We will pursue this complaint with the relevant authorities and keep you updated.
  • The company will pursue every available option to recover the debt.
  • We will pursue this matter further and inform you about the outcome.
  • Researchers are working to pursue the development of a new vaccine for this disease.
  • The government will pursue an investigation into the alleged corruption scandal.

Synonyms

  • Follow Up On
  • Act On

Hypernyms

  • Oppose

Hyponyms

  • Check Out

Related Words

  • Pursuant (adjective)
  • Pursuance (noun)

Meaning 3

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.

Examples

  • The officer will pursue the suspect until they are apprehended.
  • Her passion for music led her to pursue a career as a professional singer.
  • The media was relentless in their attempts to pursue an interview with the reclusive billionaire.
  • After being released from prison, the vengeful guard will likely pursue the former inmate.
  • The rumors of her scandalous past continued to pursue her throughout her life.

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 4

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.

Examples

  • The company will pursue several new business ventures in the coming year.
  • She pursued a career in science after graduating from college.
  • He decided to pursue his passion for music and started a band.
  • They will pursue a more aggressive marketing strategy to increase sales.
  • The researchers pursued a new line of inquiry to solve the problem.

Synonyms

  • Prosecute
  • Engage

Hypernyms

  • Act
  • Move

Hyponyms

  • Commit
  • Close
  • Practice
  • Politick

Related Words

  • Pursuit (noun)
  • Pursuer (noun)
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