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Pursue

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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 onverbTo act decisively on the basis of information received or deduced.
go afterverbTo pursue an object or a goal.
quest afterverbgo in search of or hunt for
follow up onverbTo take further actions regarding (something).
quest forverbgo in search of or hunt for

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WordDefinition
go afterverbTo 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 onverbTo 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 onverbTo take further actions regarding (something).
quest afterverbgo in search of or hunt for
quest forverbgo in search of or hunt for
pursuitnounThe act of pursuing.
chaseverbThe act of one who chases another; a pursuit.
proceedverbTo move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on.
tryverbTo attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
attemptverbTo try.
explorernounA person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.
exploringnounThe action of the verb explore.
moveverb(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
striveverbTo 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.
proceedingnounThe act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction.

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