🔄 Synonyms of "Pursue"
8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| engageverb | (transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied. |
| followverb | (ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching. |
| prosecuteverb | (transitive, law) To start criminal proceedings against. |
| act onverb | To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced. |
| go afterverb | To pursue an object or a goal. |
| quest afterverb | go in search of or hunt for |
| follow up onverb | To take further actions regarding (something). |
| quest forverb | go in search of or hunt for |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Pursue"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| go afterverb | To pursue an object or a goal. |
| followverb | (ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching. |
| act onverb | To act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced. |
| engageverb | (transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied. |
| prosecuteverb | (transitive, law) To start criminal proceedings against. |
| follow up onverb | To take further actions regarding (something). |
| quest afterverb | go in search of or hunt for |
| quest forverb | go in search of or hunt for |
| pursuitnoun | The act of pursuing. |
| chaseverb | The act of one who chases another; a pursuit. |
| proceedverb | To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on. |
| tryverb | To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive. |
| attemptverb | To try. |
| explorernoun | A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information. |
| exploringnoun | The action of the verb explore. |
| moveverb | (intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another. |
| striveverb | To try to achieve a result; to make strenuous effort; to try earnestly and persistently. |
| takeverb | (transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. |
| exploreverb | (transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery. |
| proceedingnoun | The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction. |
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🏷️ Nouns for "Pursue"
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