Pursuing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pursuing

[ pərˈsjuːɪŋ ]

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career

Engaging in an activity or course of action in order to achieve a goal, often related to one's profession or ambitions.

Synonyms

seeking, striving, working towards

Examples of usage

She is pursuing a career in medicine.
He is pursuing his dreams of becoming a musician.

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romance

Chasing after or trying to attract the attention or affection of someone romantically.

Synonyms

chasing, courting, wooing

Examples of usage

He has been pursuing her for months, but she is not interested.
She is tired of being pursued by so many suitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "pursuing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perseguindo

🇮🇳 पीछा करना (Peecha karna)

🇩🇪 verfolgen

🇮🇩 mengejar

🇺🇦 переслідування

🇵🇱 ściganie

🇯🇵 追求する (Tsui kyuu suru)

🇫🇷 poursuivre

🇪🇸 persiguiendo

🇹🇷 takip etmek

🇰🇷 추구 (Chugu)

🇸🇦 مطاردة (Mutarada)

🇨🇿 pronásledování

🇸🇰 prenasledovanie

🇨🇳 追求 (Zhuīqiú)

🇸🇮 zasledovanje

🇮🇸 elta

🇰🇿 қуалау

🇬🇪 დადევნება (dadevneba)

🇦🇿 təqib etmək

🇲🇽 persiguiendo

Word origin

The word 'pursuing' comes from the Old French verb 'porsuir', which means 'to follow, chase, or pursue'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from career advancement to romantic pursuits. The concept of pursuing one's goals or desires has been a fundamental aspect of human behavior throughout history, driving individuals to strive for success and fulfillment.

See also: pursuance, pursue, pursuer, pursuers, pursuit.