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pursue

[per-soo] / pərˈsu /
VERB
chase, follow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
go after seek
STRONG
accompany attend badger bait bug chivy dog fish harass harry haunt hound hunt oppress persevere persist plague ride shadow stalk tag tail trace track trail
WEAK
bird-dog camp on the doorstep of give chase hunt down move behind nose around play catch up poke around prowl after run after run down scout out search for search high heaven search out take out after track down
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist be lazy give up help ignore leave leave alone let go neglect quit run away stop support
WEAK
discontinue eschew retreat shun
VERB
have as one's goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attempt seek
STRONG
desire purpose
WEAK
aim for aspire to go in for go out for have a go at strive for try for work for work toward
Antonyms
WEAK
discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun stop
VERB
persist, persevere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conduct continue engage in maintain practice proceed prosecute tackle
STRONG
adhere cultivate perform ply wage
WEAK
apply oneself carry on hold to keep on see through work at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease forget halt neglect stop
WEAK
discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun
VERB
seek social alliance with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address chase go after sue
STRONG
call court date rush spark woo
WEAK
chase after go for pay attention pay court play up to sweetheart
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore stop
WEAK
discontinue eschew give up retreat run away shun

Example Sentences

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Both Orrantia and Do now intend to pursue graduate studies in astronomy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

After moving to New York to pursue a career in theater, Jones headed to Hollywood, where her career pivoted to mostly television.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She added that it was "in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Sysco has bounced back significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on its business, giving the company more firepower to pursue large-scale mergers and acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“This is my job during nomination season. This publication lists every job classification the Bureau has to offer. What positions you are allowed to pursue depends on both your potential and your ability.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.