pursue

Meaning

Verb

• To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
• To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
• To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
• To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
• To act as a legal prosecutor.

Origin

• From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). prosecute.