pursue

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   go in search of or hunt for

   pursue a hobby

2. 2
   verb

   follow in or as if in pursuit

   The police car pursued the suspected attacker

3. 3
   verb

   To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

   pursue one's dreams

4. 4
   verb

   To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

   Her rival pursued a quite different course.

5. 5
   verb

   To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).

   He even stands to gain in world terms: his noisy critics strengthen his projected image of a man determined to pursue peace with Palestinians.

6. 6
   verb

   To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).

   The Kedarites are depicted as herders of sheep and goats who pursued a seminomadic existence and lived scattered over a wide area of the desert region east of the land of Israel.

7. 7
   verb

   To continue; to carry on.

   'Allow me, great king,' pursued the Demon, in a dry tone of voice, 'to wish you joy […]

8. 8
   verb

   carry out or participate in an activity

Etymology

From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.