Pursue

/pərˈsuː/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To follow in order to catch or attain.

The detectives decided to pursue the suspect through the crowded streets.

To continue or proceed with (an activity or process).

She chose to pursue a career in medicine.

To seek to attain or accomplish.

The organization aims to pursue its goals of environmental conservation.

To engage in or follow up on an interest or hobby.

He decided to pursue his passion for painting after retiring.

Middle English, from Old French 'poursuivre', from Latin 'pursuere', meaning to follow after.

pursue happiness

To actively seek out and engage in activities that bring joy.

pursue a dream

To strive to achieve a personal aspiration or goal.

pursue one's interests

To engage in activities that align with one's personal hobbies or passions.

chase

To run or travel after someone or something in order to catch them.

To go or come after a person or thing.

To go after someone romantically.

He was really pursuing her at the party last night.

To chase after a trend or popular thing.

She’s always pursuing the latest fashion trends.