verb, -sued, -su⋅ing.| 1. | to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. |
| 2. | to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. |
| 3. | to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). |
| 4. | to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.). |
| 5. | to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.). |
| 6. | to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble. |
| 7. | to practice (an occupation, pastime, etc.). |
| 8. | to continue to discuss (a subject, topic, etc.). |
| 9. | to follow: They pursued the river to its source. I felt their eyes pursuing me. |
| 10. | to continue; go on with (one's course, a journey, etc.). |
| 11. | to follow in pursuit. |
| 12. | to continue. |