pursue

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
  2. verb follow in or as if in pursuit
  3. verb go in search of or hunt for

Etymology

From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.

In classic literature

Synonyms

prosecute, engage

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