persue

[pərˈsuː]

persue Definition

• 1. to follow or chase someone or something
• 2. to try to achieve something over a period of time

Using persue: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "persue" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police pursued the suspect through the streets.

• Example

  She decided to pursue a career in medicine.

• Example

  He has been pursuing his dream of becoming an actor for years.

• Example

  The company is pursuing new business opportunities in Asia.

persue Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for persue

• chase
• follow
• trail
• track
• hunt
• seek
• pursue
• strive
• aim
• endeavor

Antonyms for persue

• avoid
• flee
• retreat
• abandon
• give up

Phrases with persue

• pursue a hobby

  to engage in an activity that one enjoys doing during one's free time

  Example

  In his free time, he likes to pursue his hobby of painting.

• pursue a course of action

  to continue with a plan or strategy despite difficulties or opposition

  Example

  The company decided to pursue a course of action that would increase profits, even though it was risky.

• pursue a relationship

  to actively seek out and develop a romantic relationship with someone

  Example

  After several months of dating, he decided to pursue a relationship with her.

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Summary: persue in Brief

The verb 'persue' [pərˈsuː] means to follow or chase someone or something, or to try to achieve something over a period of time. It can refer to physical pursuits like chasing a suspect or pursuing a hobby, or more abstract pursuits like pursuing a career or a course of action. Examples include 'The police pursued the suspect through the streets' and 'She decided to pursue a career in medicine.'