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rechercher — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • investigate verb To look into something carefully in order to find out the facts.
  • pursue verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
  • research noun Careful, systematic study of a subject to discover or confirm facts.
  • search verb To look carefully in order to find someone or something.

Senses

rechercher is used for these senses in English:

  • investigate (intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.
  • look for (transitive) To seek.
  • pursue (ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
  • pursue (transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
  • research (transitive) To search or examine with continued care; to seek diligently.
  • research (intransitive) To make an extensive investigation into.

pursue — full definition

  1. verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
  2. verb To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.

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