pursue

verbB1 · Intermediate

To follow or try to get something.

Meaning of «pursue»

verb

to follow or try to get something

He decided to pursue a career in medicine.

Translation

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«pursue» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

to go after someone or something

followgo behind someone, with or without wanting to catch themThe dog followed me home.

chaserun fast after someone to catch themThe police chased the thief down the street.

pursueformalformal; follow for a long time to catch or reach a goalThe police pursued the car for ten miles.

huntlook for and follow animals to catch or kill themLions hunt at night.

Word family

pursue B1 · verbpursuit B2 · nounpursuer C1 · noun

← purse push in →