pursue
Pronunciation: /pəˈsjuː/
The English word “pursue” has 7 meanings listed here.
verb
- To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
- To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
- To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
- To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
- To urge (someone or something) to act in a particular way.
- To act as a legal prosecutor.
- To continue; to carry on.
Etymology
From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.
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