Meaning & Definition of Pursue in English
English⟶
Pursue
/pərsu/
verb
1. Carry out or participate in an activity
- Be involved in
- "She pursued many activities"
- "They engaged in a discussion"
synonym:
- prosecute,
- engage,
- pursue
2. Follow in or as if in pursuit
- "The police car pursued the suspected attacker"
- "Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life"
synonym:
- pursue,
- follow
3. Go in search of or hunt for
- "Pursue a hobby"
synonym:
- quest for,
- go after,
- quest after,
- pursue
4. Carry further or advance
- "Can you act on this matter soon?"
synonym:
- pursue,
- follow up on,
- act on
Examples of using
Do you intend to pursue your education?
I plan to pursue a career in international finance.
If I were in good health, I could pursue my studies.