pursue
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Also seen as: pursues · pursuing · pursued
Sense 1
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Theo đuổi cấp bách, ban đầu với ý định bắt hoặc gây hại
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
Theo đuổi, đi theo (một con đường, hành động cụ thể, v.v.)
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Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pursue” mean?
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Is “pursue” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.