verb
pursue
puh-SYOO
verb
1
To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
"The police pursued the suspect through the alley."
2
To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.
"She decided to pursue a career in medicine."
"He pursued his hobby of woodworking every weekend."
How to Use Pursue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo chase after someone, or to keep working toward a goal or interest.
Common pairings
pursue a career
pursue happiness
pursue a suspect
Word Forms
pursued past tense, pursues singular
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman pursure, from Latin prōsequor ("to follow after"). A doublet of prosecute.