Dictionary entries for 'pursue'

Synonyms

pur·sue (pər-sōṓ)

[Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursuer, from Vulgar Latin* prōsequere, from Latin prōsequī; see prosecute.]

verb: -sued, -su·ing, -sues.

To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase: a fox that was pursued by hounds.
To strive to gain or accomplish: pursue lofty political goals.
To proceed along the course of; follow: a ship that pursued the southern course.
To carry further; advance: Let's not pursue this argument.
To be engaged in (a vocation or hobby, for example).
To court: a lady who was pursued by many suitors.
To continue to torment or afflict; haunt: was pursued by the demons of lust and greed.