pursue

//pərˈsuː//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Verb

pursueInfinitive
pursuePresent tense
pursuedPast tense
pursuedPast participle
pursuingPresent participle
pursuesThird-person singular
1

To follow or chase someone or something in order to catch or attack them

The police pursued the suspect through the streets.

2

To try to achieve or obtain something over a period of time

She decided to pursue a career in medicine.

3

To continue to investigate, discuss, or explore a particular subject or activity

The committee decided to pursue the matter further at the next meeting.

4

To seek a romantic or sexual relationship with someone

He pursued her for months before she agreed to go on a date with him.

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