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pursue

verb

Go in search of or hunt for

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
A2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pəˈsjuː

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Go in search of or hunt for

    “Pursue a hobby”

verb

  1. Follow in or as if in pursuit

    “The police car pursued the suspected attacker”

verb

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

    “She pursued many activities”

verb

  1. Carry further or advance

    “Can you act on this matter soon?”

In context

Example Sentences

Pursue a hobby
The police car pursued the suspected attacker
Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
She pursued many activities
They engaged in a discussion
Can you act on this matter soon?

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