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Moderatepursued
The correct spelling is pursued.
How to pronounce pursued
/pəˈsjuːd/
verbIPA: /pəˈsjuːd/
Say it like: Pur-sue-d
The correct spelling is pursued. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. For example: "Her rival pursued a quite different course."
Usage Examples
“Her rival pursued a quite different course.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
- 2.To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
- 3.To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
- 4.To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
- 5.To act as a legal prosecutor.
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