Added 9 October 2026
pursue
/pəˈsjuː/ verb
In Latin: consector, insector, sector Wiktionary
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To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
pursue one's dreams
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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.).
Origin
From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.
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