verb · B2

Pursue

p-uh-SYOO/pəˈsjuː/

To pursue is to follow a plan, career, or question, or to chase: pursue an EPQ; pursue a claim. Follow is everyday; chase is more physical. She will pursue an EPQ after the mocks. Noun: pursuit. Mix-up: persuade is to convince (already elsewhere). Do not use pursue for a casual hobby you barely start.

Meaning

To follow a plan, career, or question; also to chase.

Examples

“She will pursue an EPQ on housing after the mocks.”
“Officers pursued the leaked van, which is the chase sense.”

Good to know

pursue a career / claim / question. Everyday: follow. Noun: pursuit. Trap: persuade. Applications, law, and news. Go after with intent.

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