pursued

[pərˈsuːd]

pursued Definition

  • 1follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them
  • 2continue or proceed along (a path or route)

Using pursued: Examples

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

  • Example

    The police pursued the suspect through the streets.

  • Example

    He decided to pursue a career in medicine.

  • Example

    She pursued her dream of becoming an actress.

  • Example

    The company is pursuing new business opportunities.

pursued Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using pursued

  • strongly sought after or contested

    Example

    The job opening was hotly pursued by many qualified candidates.

  • pursue one's lips

    press one's lips together tightly, often as a sign of disapproval or anger

    Example

    When she heard the news, she pursed her lips and shook her head in disbelief.

  • continue to investigate or discuss a particular issue or topic

    Example

    After receiving a complaint from a customer, the company decided to pursue the matter further to determine the cause of the problem.

Phrases with pursued

  • work towards achieving a particular objective

    Example

    He has been pursuing his goal of becoming a professional athlete since he was a child.

  • engage in an activity for pleasure or relaxation

    Example

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

  • work towards obtaining an academic qualification

    Example

    She decided to pursue a degree in psychology after taking an introductory course in college.

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Summary: pursued in Brief

The verb 'pursued' [pərˈsuːd] means to follow someone or something in order to catch or attack them, or to continue or proceed along a path or route. It can be used in various contexts, such as chasing a suspect or pursuing a career or hobby. Phrases like 'pursue a goal' and 'pursue a degree' denote working towards achieving a particular objective. Idioms like 'hotly pursued' and 'pursue the matter' convey strong pursuit or investigation.