Pursuit: meaning, definitions and examples
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pursuit
[ pərˈsuːt ]
in life
The act of chasing or seeking something eagerly or actively. It involves the effort to attain a goal, whether it is physical or abstract.
Synonyms
hunt, quest, search
Examples of usage
- She was dedicated to her pursuit of happiness.
- His pursuit of knowledge led him to earn multiple degrees.
- I admire her pursuit of excellence in everything she does.
in sports
The act of trying to catch or defeat someone or something, typically in a competitive activity such as a race or game.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His pursuit of the opposing player was relentless.
- She won the gold medal in the pursuit event.
Translations
Translations of the word "pursuit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perseguição
🇮🇳 पीछा
🇩🇪 Verfolgung
🇮🇩 pengejaran
🇺🇦 переслідування
🇵🇱 pościg
🇯🇵 追跡 (ついせき)
🇫🇷 poursuite
🇪🇸 persecución
🇹🇷 takip
🇰🇷 추격 (chugyeok)
🇸🇦 مطاردة
🇨🇿 pronásledování
🇸🇰 prenasledovanie
🇨🇳 追逐 (zhuīzhú)
🇸🇮 preganjanje
🇮🇸 eftirför
🇰🇿 қуғындау
🇬🇪 დევნა
🇦🇿 təqib
🇲🇽 persecución
Word origin
The word 'pursuit' originated from the Old French word 'poursuite', which came from the verb 'poursuivre' meaning 'to chase, pursue'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century primarily in the context of hunting and chasing. Over time, it expanded to encompass various aspects of seeking or chasing something actively, whether it be a goal, a target, or an individual. 'Pursuit' embodies the essence of determination and effort in the journey towards achieving something desired.