pursue | Definition of pursue

Synonyms and Antonyms of pursue

1 to go after or on the track of

the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station

Synonyms of pursue

bird-dog, chase, course, dog, follow, hound, run, shadow, tag, tail, trace, track, trail

Words Related to pursue

accompany, chaperone (or chaperon), escort

hunt, search (for), seek

eye, observe, watch

Phrases Synonymous with pursue

Near Antonyms of pursue

Antonyms of pursue

guide, lead, pilot

2 to go in search of

urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success

Synonyms of pursue

cast about (for), cast around (for), chase (down), forage (for), hunt, look up, quest, search (for or out), seek, shop (for)

Words Related to pursue

ferret (out), root (out)

Phrases Synonymous with pursue

Near Antonyms of pursue

ignore, neglect