Category:Pursue

Pur*sue", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Pursued; p. pr. & vb. n. Pursuing.] Etym: [oe. pursuen, porsuen, of. porsivre, poursuivre, poursuir, f. Poursuivre, fr. L. prosequi; pro forward + sequi to follow. See sue, And cf. Prosecute, pursuivant.]

1. To follow with a view to overtake; to follow eagerly, or with Haste; to chase; as, to pursue a hare. We happiness pursue; we fly from pain. Prior. The happiness of men lies in purswing, not in possessing. Longfellow.

2. To seek; to use or adopt measures to obtain; as, to pursue a Remedy at law. The fame of ancient matrons you pursue. Dryden.

3. To proceed along, with a view to some and or object; to follow; to Go in; as, captain cook pursued a new route; the administration Pursued a wise course.

4. To prosecute; to be engaged in; to continue. " insatiate to pursue Vain war." Milton.

5. To follow as an example; to imitate.

6. To follow with enmity; to persecute; to call to account. The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have pursued me, They shall pursue you also. Wyclif (john xv. 20).

Syn. -- to follow; chase; seek; persist. See follow.

Pursue Pur*sue", v. i.

1. To go in pursuit; to follow. The wicked flee when no man pursueth. Prov. xxviii. 1. Men hotly pursued after the objects of their ambition. Earle.

2. To go on; to proceed, especially in argument or discourse; to Continue.

Note: [a gallicism] I have, pursues carneades, wondered chemists should not consider. Boyle.

3. (law)

Defn: to follow a matter judicially, as a complaining party; to act As a prosecutor. Burrill.