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What is another word for Pursuit? – 127 Pursuit Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    chase quest hunt search follow pursuit endeavor effort attempt try endeavor enterprise venture undertaking expedition crusade campaign drive push strive struggle endeavor aspire seek aim objective goal ambition mission vision target objective purpose intent intention determination resolve decision commitment

    Meaning of Pursuit

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "pursuit" refers to the act of following or chasing someone or something, or the act of endeavoring to attain something.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "pursuit" as the act of pursuing, or the state of being pursued, and also as an activity or occupation in which someone is engaged.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "pursuit" as the act of trying to catch or follow someone or something, or an activity that someone is interested in or enjoys.

    Example Uses

    • The police were in hot pursuit of the suspect, chasing him through the streets.
    • Her pursuit of a career in medicine led her to attend medical school.
    • The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right, according to the Declaration of Independence.
    • He dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge, reading every book he could find.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abandonment cessation discontinuation halt stop termination abandonment relinquishment surrender yield abandonment desertion evasion avoidance escape flight retreat withdrawal cessation discontinuance interruption pause suspension

    Related Nouns

    goal objective target aim ambition mission vision quest chase hunt search follow endeavor effort attempt try enterprise venture undertaking expedition crusade campaign

    Related Verbs

    chase follow pursue hunt search seek strive struggle endeavor attempt try aspire aim target mission vision drive push strive resolve decide commit

    Related Adjectives

    relentless determined resolute committed dedicated passionate enthusiastic eager ambitious driven motivated focused intent purposeful deliberate conscious willful intentional calculated methodical systematic