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Pursuing: meaning, definitions and examples

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pursuing

 

[ pษ™rหˆsjuหษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perseguindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค›เคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ (Peecha karna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfolgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengejar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัะปั–ะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›ciganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟฝๆฑ‚ใ™ใ‚‹ (Tsui kyuu suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poursuivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ persiguiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท takip etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”๊ตฌ (Chugu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุทุงุฑุฏุฉ (Mutarada)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pronรกsledovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prenasledovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟฝๆฑ‚ (Zhuฤซqiรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zasledovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ elta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dadevneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qib etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ persiguiendo

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,141 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.