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prosecute

verb

Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt

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Meaning

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verb

  1. Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

    “She pursued many activities”

verb

  1. Bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

    “The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson”

verb

  1. Conduct a prosecution in a court of law

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Example Sentences

She pursued many activities
They engaged in a discussion
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson

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