Pursing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pursing

 

[ หˆpษœหsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

active pursuit

Pursing refers to the act of chasing or following something with determination. It can involve efforts to obtain or achieve a goal. This can pertain to both physical pursuits and metaphorical ones, such as following a passion or ambition.

Synonyms

chasing, following, seeking, striving.

Examples of usage

  • She is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.
  • They are pursuing a more sustainable lifestyle.
  • He was seen pursuing the runaway thief.
  • The company is pursuing new business opportunities.

Translations

Translations of the word "pursing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perseguindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfolgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengejar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัะปั–ะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ciganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟฝ่ทกใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poursuivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perseguir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kovalamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุงุฑุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pronรกsledovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prenasledovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟฝๆฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sledenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ elting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perseguir

Etymology

The word 'pursue' originates from the Old French term 'poursuir', which is derived from Latin 'porsus', the past participle of 'portare', meaning 'to carry'. The prefix 'pur-' in Old French denotes a progression or continuity, signifying moving forward with intent. Over time, the term evolved in English to reflect not just the physical act of chasing but also the pursuit of goals, aspirations, and ideas. The usage of the word has expanded and now commonly encompasses both tangible pursuits, like running after someone or something, and intangible ones, like pursuing knowledge or happiness. The concept of pursuit is deeply ingrained in human ambition and activity, making 'pursuing' a vital term in both personal and societal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,483 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.