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Definitions

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

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A White House official said the administration is also pursuing reforms to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

From Los Angeles Times

Creditors often find it more cost-effective to write off smaller debts than to pursue them through the formal probate process, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The comments are the clearest indication yet that Sir Keir wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.

From BBC

They always hoped one day they might be able to pursue a career in TV.

From BBC

Influencers looking for a perfect photo op competed against tiger moms hoping that a glimpse of the robot-powered assembly lines might inspire their kids to pursue tech careers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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