pursue

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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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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