Pursue meaning

What does “pursue” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“pursue” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in.

pursue

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
“She pursued many activities”
“They engaged in a discussion”
Synonymsprosecute engage
follow in or as if in pursuit
“The police car pursued the suspected attacker”
“Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life”
Synonymsfollow
go in search of or hunt for
“pursue a hobby”
Synonymsquest for go after quest after
carry further or advance
“Can you act on this matter soon?”
Synonymsfollow up on act on

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University