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| 1. | [ verb ] carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | |
| Synonyms: | engage prosecute | |
| Examples: | "She pursued many activities" "They engaged in a discussion" |
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| Related terms: | act close politick pastime pursuance | |
| 2. | [ verb ] follow in or as if in pursuit | |
| Synonyms: | follow | |
| Examples: | "The police car pursued the suspected attacker" "Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life" |
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| Related terms: | travel chase haunt stalk follow pursuer follower | |
| 3. | [ verb ] go in search of or hunt for | |
| Synonyms: | go_after quest_after quest_for | |
| Examples: | "pursue a hobby" |
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| Related terms: | search hunt | |
| 4. | [ verb ] carry further or advance | |
| Synonyms: | act_on follow_up_on | |
| Examples: | "Can you act on this matter soon?" |
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| Related terms: | react run_down pursuance | |
| Similar spelling: |
purse Purus pursy purge |
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