pursued Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a person who is being chased
   chased.
   
   • the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued
2. verb carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
   pursue; prosecute; engage.
   
   • She pursued many activities
   • They engaged in a discussion
3. verb follow in or as if in pursuit
   pursue; follow.
   
   • The police car pursued the suspected attacker
   • Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life
4. verb go in search of or hunt for
   pursue; go after; quest after; quest for.
   
   • pursue a hobby
5. verb carry further or advance
   pursue; act on; follow up on.
   
   • Can you act on this matter soon?
6. adjective followed with enmity as if to harm
   
   • running and leaping like a herd of pursued antelopes

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