To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
pursue one's dreams
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
Her rival pursued a quite different course.
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
He even stands to gain in world terms: his noisy critics strengthen his projected image of a man determined to pursue peace with Palestinians.
From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.
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