pursue in Latin
pursue in Latin is apīscor, consector, insector — pursue means to follow someone or something in order to catch them.
pursue in Latin
apīscor
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
consector
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
insector
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
persequor
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
prōsequor
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
sector
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
apīscor
(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
What does "pursue" mean?
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verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
"The dog pursued the rabbit across the field until it disappeared into the hedge."
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verb To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.
"Many students pursue their dream of becoming an artist after they leave school."
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pursue in a sentence
- The dog pursued the rabbit across the field until it disappeared into the hedge.
- A fox pursued the chickens around the farmyard at dawn.
- Many students pursue their dream of becoming an artist after they leave school.
- She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
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What is "pursue" in Latin?
"pursue" in Latin is apīscor, consector, insector. pursue means: To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
How do you use "pursue" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog pursued the rabbit across the field until it disappeared into the hedge." In Latin, "pursue" is apīscor, consector, insector.
Are there other ways to say "pursue" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "pursue": apīscor, consector, insector, persequor, prōsequor, sector.
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