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pursue

/pɚˈsu/verb2 syllables

Pursue means: follow in or as if in pursuit.

Synonyms for pursue10

verb, as in follow in or as if in pursuit

follow, surveil, survey

verb, as in go in search of or hunt for

quest for, go after, quest after

verb, as in carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

verb, as in carry further or advance

follow up on, act on

What does pursue mean?4

verb

1

follow in or as if in pursuit“The police car pursued the suspected attacker”

2

go in search of or hunt for“pursue a hobby”

3

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in“She pursued many activities”

4

carry further or advance“Can you act on this matter soon?”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with pursue?60

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All 60 rhymes for pursue, grouped by syllable

Pursue in a sentence

  • We went our separate ways, embracing the freedom to pursue our individual dreams.Nuel
  • Many women pursue higher education and careers, thus delaying marriage and childbirth.CK
  • All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.Adelpa
  • Students and staff live, work and pursue their leisure activities on campus.CM
  • In addition to his normal job, he pursues a lot of other activities.sundown
  • Do not pursue the taste of good food.FaridTrad
  • I plan to pursue a career in international finance.CK
  • Why not let him pursue his studies as he likes?unknown

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Forms of pursue

as a verb

past tense
pursued
present participle
pursuing
third-person singular
pursues
past participle
pursued