pursue
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Verb 4 meanings
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
“pursue one's dreams”
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
“Her rival pursued a quite different course.”
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
Etymology
From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.
PURSUE at a glance
PURSUE has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (P 3 + U 1 + R 1 + S 1 + U 1 + E 1) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,538 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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