pur|sue

pur|sue
pur|sue «puhr SOO», verb, -sued, -su|ing.
–v.t.
1. to follow to catch or kill; chase: »

The policeman pursued the robbers. The dogs pursued the rabbit.

 SYNONYM(S): hunt, track.
2. to proceed along; follow in action; follow: »

He pursued a wise course by taking no chances.

3. to strive for; try to get; seek: »

to pursue pleasure. Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it (Psalms 34:14).

4. to carry on; keep on with: »

She pursued the study of music for four years. At Harvard he had the leisure to pursue his studies.

5. Figurative. to follow closely and annoy or trouble; torment: »

The boy pursued his father with questions.

–v.i.
to follow in pursuit: »

The wicked flee when no man pursueth (Proverbs 28:1).

╂[< Anglo-French pursuer, Old French persuire, or poursuivre < Latin prōsequī; see etym. under prosecute (Cf. ↑prosecute)]
–pur|su´ing|ly, adverb.

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