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pursue

/pərˈsuː/  ·  say it: pur·SOO

to follow in order to catch or achieve

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to follow someone or something, usually to catch or stop them

2. (verb) to try hard to achieve or get something; to work toward a goal

3. (verb) to continue doing an activity or job

Examples

• 1. The police officer pursued the suspect down the street.
• 2. She is pursuing a degree in medicine.
• 3. He decided to pursue a career in music instead of law.

Nearby in Actions & Behavior

persevere, relinquish, abandon, undertake, accomplish, strive