To pursue
Example: He pursues new opportunities in international markets
Definition
"To pursue" means to follow or chase after something with the intention of achieving or obtaining it. It often involves continuous effort or action, such as when someone pursues new opportunities, goals, or interests over a period of time.
Etymology
The word "to pursue" comes from the Old French word 'poursuir,' which means 'to follow after.' This, in turn, originates from the Latin 'pursuī,' the past participle of 'pursuere,' meaning 'to follow or chase.' Did you know that 'pursue' shares roots with the word 'persecute,' both involving the idea of following closely?
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"To pursue" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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