pursue

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pursue

The detective decided to pursue the lead.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To follow or chase someone or something, typically in order to catch or attack them: This is the most literal meaning, involving physical movement.
    • To engage in or continue with an activity, interest, or course of action over time: This meaning involves dedication to a goal, study, or hobby.
    • To seek to achieve or obtain something, such as a goal, objective, or desire: This meaning focuses on striving for an abstract outcome.
    • To proceed along a path or route: This is a more formal or literary use meaning to follow a course.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb (To chase/follow):

    • The police officer decided to pursue the speeding car.
    • The cat pursued the mouse across the kitchen floor.

  • Verb (To engage in/continue an activity):

    • She decided to pursue a degree in engineering.
    • He has pursued his interest in photography for many years.

  • Verb (To seek to achieve):

    • The company is pursuing new markets in Asia.
    • He pursued his dream of becoming a pilot with great determination.

  • Verb (To proceed along a path):

    • We pursued a winding trail through the forest.
Advanced Usage

  • "To pursue a line of inquiry/questioning": To follow a specific path in an investigation or discussion.

    • The detective pursued a new line of inquiry based on the fresh evidence.

  • "To pursue a matter": To take action on or continue dealing with an issue.

    • The committee will pursue this matter at the next meeting.

  • "To pursue one's own interests": To act in a way that benefits oneself.

    • In this negotiation, each party is pursuing its own interests.
Variants and Related Words

  • Pursuer (n): A person or thing that follows or chases someone.

    • The pursuer gained ground on the fleeing suspect.

  • Pursuant (adj): Following, accompanying, or as a result of something (often used in formal or legal contexts: "pursuant to").

    • The changes were made pursuant to the new regulations.

  • Pursuance (n): The carrying out or continuation of a plan or action (formal).

    • In pursuance of his duties, he visited the site.
Synonyms
  • Chase: To follow quickly in order to catch.
  • Follow: To go or come after.
  • Engage in: To take part in an activity.
  • Seek: To try to find or obtain.
  • Prosecute (formal): To carry forward an action or endeavor.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Pursue after (somewhat formal/archaic): To chase or follow.
    • The knights pursued after the dragon.
Related Idioms

  • Hot pursuit: An immediate and determined chase.

    • The border guards were in hot pursuit of the smugglers.

  • Pursue the truth: To seek to discover what is true or real.

    • As a journalist, her job is to pursue the truth.
pursue

The detective decided to pursue the lead.

Verb
  1. carry further or advance
    • Can you act on this matter soon?
  2. go in search of or hunt for
    • pursue a hobby
  3. follow in or as if in pursuit
    • The police car pursued the suspected attacker
    • Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
  4. carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
    • She pursued many activities
    • They engaged in a discussion

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