Main Entry:

pur·sue

Pronunciation:

\pər-ˈsü, -ˈsyü\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

pur·sued; pur·su·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French pursure, pursiure, from Latin prosequi, from pro- forward + sequi to follow — more at pro-, sue

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1: to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat2: to find or employ measures to obtain or accomplish : seek <pursue a goal>3: to proceed along <pursues a northern course>4 a: to engage in <pursue a hobby> b: to follow up or proceed with <pursue an argument>5: to continue to afflict : haunt <was pursued by horrible memories>6: ²chase 1c <pursued by dozens of fans>intransitive verb: to go in pursuit

synonyms see chase

— pur·su·er noun