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 verb 1 : to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, or defeat
2 : 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