CEFR B2

pursued

verb

Meaning

Followed someone or something in order to catch or capture them, or actively engaged in a goal or activity over a period of time.

Examples

The police pursued the stolen vehicle for several miles before it finally came to a stop.
She has pursued a career in medicine for over a decade, working tirelessly to achieve her goals.

Synonyms: chase, follow, seek, strive

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pursued (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /pərˈsuːd/

Definition

Followed someone or something in order to catch or capture them, or actively engaged in a goal or activity over a period of time.

Examples

The police pursued the stolen vehicle for several miles before it finally came to a stop.
She has pursued a career in medicine for over a decade, working tirelessly to achieve her goals.
He pursued the matter with his supervisor until he received a clear and satisfactory answer.

How to Use pursued

pursue a goal (collocation): to work toward a specific objective — "She decided to pursue a goal of running a marathon."
pursue a career (collocation): to follow a professional path — "He chose to pursue a career in journalism."

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