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- [per-soo]
- /pərˈsu/
- /pəˈsjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-soo]
- /pərˈsu/
Definitions of pursues word
- verb with object pursues to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. 1
- verb with object pursues to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. 1
- verb with object pursues to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). 1
- verb with object pursues to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.). 1
- verb with object pursues to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.). 1
- verb with object pursues to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble. 1
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Origin of pursues
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English pursuen < Anglo-French pursuer ≪ Latin prōsequī to pursue, follow, continue. See pro-1, sue, prosecute
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Parts of speech for Pursues
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pursues popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pursues usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with pursues
- when a man pursues you?
- when a man pursues a woman?
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