English

pursue

pɚˈsuː, pərˈsu, pəˈsjuː
Meaning: to follow or chase someone or something to catch them; to work towards a long-term goal.
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: pərˈsu, pəˈsjuː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base pursue
3rd person singular present pursues
Present participle pursuing
Past pursued
Will future will pursue
Going-to future going to pursue
Imperative negative don't pursue / do not pursue

Example sentences

He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
She decided to pursue a career in medicine after graduating from university.
She decided to pursue a career in medicine after graduating from university.
She decided to pursue a career in teaching.
She decided to pursue a career in teaching.
Her teacher's encouraging words inspired her to pursue a career in art.
Her teacher's encouraging words inspired her to pursue a career in art.
She decided to pursue a career in fashion modeling.
She decided to pursue a career in fashion modeling.

Usage Notes

Often used with abstract goals like 'career', 'happiness', or 'dreams', or literally for chasing someone.

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