verb
pursue
per-SOO/pərˈsuː/
To follow actively in order to reach a target.
The runner pursues the rolling basketball with arms outstretched.
Etymology
Forward and follow give the image of going after something, originally in English with the intent to overtake it. This extended to following a course of action or actively seeking an outcome.
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More examples
- The detectives pursue every lead in the case.
- He continues to pursue his interest in photography.
- The officer pursued the fleeing suspect on foot.
Forms
pursue · pursues · pursued · pursuing
pursuit noun — The act of chasing or seeking something.
pursuer noun — Someone who follows others to catch them.