pursue

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Synonyms: purse, purdue, persue

Antonyms: purse, purdue, persue

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To follow urgently, originally with intent to [[capture]] or [[harm]]; to [[chase]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[follow]], travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). {{defdate|from late 14th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[aim]] for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). {{defdate|from late 14th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to [[practise]], [[follow]] (a profession). {{defdate|from 15th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[urge]] (someone or something) to act in a particular way.
6. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To act as a [[legal]] [[prosecutor]].
7. {{lb|en|transitive|somewhat|archaic}} To [[continue]]; to [[carry on]].

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