sue
Translation
to sue, to take legal action
Examples
She decided to sue the company.
She decided to sue the company.
He sued for damages after the accident.
He sued for damages after the accident.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to take legal action against (sb./sth.) She plans to sue the company.
((for sth.)) to take legal action to get (sth.) He sued for damages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prosecute, litigate, take to court
Etymology
From Old French 'suire' (to follow), from Latin 'sequi'. The legal sense evolved from 'following' a claim in court.
Memory Tips
If someone does something wrong to you, you might 'sue' them to get a 'suit' of money.