pursue
Translation
to follow, to chase, to seek, to continue
Examples
The police pursued the suspect.
The police pursued the suspect.
She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
He decided to pursue the matter further.
He decided to pursue the matter further.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to follow or chase (sb./sth.) The police pursued the suspect.
((sth.)) to try to achieve (sth.) She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chase, follow, seek; Antonyms: flee, avoid, abandon
Etymology
From Old French 'poursuivre', from Latin 'prosequi' meaning 'to follow on', from 'pro-' (forward) + 'sequi' (to follow).
Memory Tips
Think of 'per-sue'. If you sue someone in court, you are legally pursuing them.