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verb (used with object)
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.
EXPANDto 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.
COLLAPSEto continue; go on with (one's course, a journey, etc.).
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Pursuing
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English pursuen < Anglo-French pursuer ≪ Latin prōsequī to pursue, follow, continue. See pro-1, sue, prosecute
1250–1300; Middle English pursuen < Anglo-French pursuer ≪ Latin prōsequī to pursue, follow, continue. See pro-1, sue, prosecute
Related forms
pur·su·a·ble, adjective
out·pur·sue, verb (used with object), out·pur·sued, out·pur·su·ing.
re·pur·sue, verb (used with object), re·pur·sued, re·pur·su·ing.
un·pur·su·a·ble, adjective
un·pur·sued, adjective
EXPANDun·pur·su·ing, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. trail, hunt. 2. dog.
1. trail, hunt. 2. dog.
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| pursuing | |
adjective | |
| following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit; "the fox fled from the pursuing hounds"; "listened for the hounds' pursuing bark" |
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