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verb continue sth/try to achieve sth ADV. further, still | actively, energetically, vigorously | doggedly He was still doggedly pursuing his studies. | relentlessly | effectively, successfully How can we most effectively pursue these aims? VERB + PURSUE decide to We have decided not to pursue the matter further. | intend to, want to, wish to deciding on which career you wish to pursue | be/feel inclined to | be reluctant to | be able to, be at liberty to, be free to | continue to PHRASES the ability/freedom to pursue sth the freedom to pursue her own interests | be not worth pursuing I decided the matter was not worth pursuing further. chase sb ADV. relentlessly He pursued her relentlessly, refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer. PHRASES closely/hotly pursued by sb He ran past, hotly pursued by two policemen.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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pursue
nouns
pursue a career
• You have to be dedicated to pursue a career in medicine.
pursue an interest
• Always encourage children to pursue their interests.
pursue a goal/aim/objective
• She was known to be ruthless in pursuing her goals.
pursue your ambitions
• David left the company to pursue his political ambitions.
pursue a policy/strategy
• The organization is pursuing a policy of cost cutting.
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