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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture | |
| Synonyms: | chase following | |
| Examples: | "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit" |
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| Related terms: | motion stalk trailing wild-goose_chase shadowing chase pursue | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (psychology) a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria | |
| Synonyms: | quest pursuance hunt | |
| Examples: | "the pursuit of love" "life is more than the pursuance of fame" "a quest for wealth" |
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| Related terms: | search wild-goose_chase quest_for | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a subject or pursuit that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | |
| Synonyms: | interest pastime | |
| Examples: | : "sailing is her favorite pastime" "his main pastime is gambling" "he counts reading among his interests" "they criticized the boy for his limited interests" |
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| Related terms: | diversion avocation prosecute | |
| Similar spelling: |
pursued |
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