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Learn the meaning of pursue with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
pursue
(verb)
pursue
(verb)
Meaning
to follow or chase something or someone
Example
"She decided to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor."
Synonyms
chaseseekfollow
Antonyms
avoidignoreabandon
More about this word
Word origin
From Old French poursuir, meaning to follow with hostile intent.
Related word forms
noun: pursuit
adjective: pursuable
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