Pursue (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), pur·sued, pur·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.).
verb (used without object), pur·sued, pur·su·ing.
  1. to chase after someone or something; to follow in pursuit: They spotted the suspect but decided not to pursue.
  2. to continue.
verb -sues, -suing or -sued (mainly tr)
  1. to follow (a fugitive, etc) in order to capture or overtake
  2. (esp of something bad or unlucky) to follow closely or accompany
  3. to seek or strive to attain (some object, desire, etc)
  4. to follow the precepts of (a plan, policy, etc)
  5. to apply oneself to (one's studies, hobbies, etc)
  6. to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with
  7. to continue to discuss or argue (a point, subject, etc)
Pursue (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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