PURSUE


Meaning of PURSUE in English

■ verb ( ~s , pursuing , ~d )

1》 follow in order to catch or attack.

2》 seek to attain (a goal).

3》 proceed along (a path or route).

4》 follow or continue with (a course of action).

↘continue to investigate or discuss.

Derivatives

pursuable adjective

~r noun

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr. ~r , from an alt. of L. prosequi 'prosecute'.

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