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pursue

pur·sue

UK/pəˈsjuː/ US/pəˈʃuː/ fairly common

verb

1.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

  • “She pursued many activities”
  • “They engaged in a discussion”
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2.

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”
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3.

go in search of or hunt for

  • “pursue a hobby”
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4.

carry further or advance

  • “Can you act on this matter soon?”
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Origin

From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.

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