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Synonyms & Similar Words
chase
follow
hunt
track
pursue
seek
search
quest
endeavor
strive
try
attempt
endeavor
strive
chase
go after
follow up
look for
search out
seek out
strive for
aim for
aspire to
target
zero in on
home in on
get after
come after
tail
shadow
stalk
haunt
hound
dog
badger
beset
harass
molest
persecute
prosecute
chase down
run down
track down
follow through
see through
carry out
bring to fruition
Meaning of Pursue
According to Merriam-Webster, "pursue" means to follow in order to catch or capture, to engage in an activity with the intention of achieving a goal, or to continue to discuss or consider something.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "pursue" as to follow or chase someone or something, to continue or carry on an activity, or to strive or aim to achieve something.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "pursue" as to follow someone or something, to try to achieve something, or to continue doing something.
Example Uses
- The police will pursue the suspect until they are caught.
- She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
- The company will pursue new markets in order to expand its business.
- He will pursue his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
- The researchers will pursue their investigation into the cause of the disease.