pursuit
word
/pɝˈsut/
pur-SOOT
/pəsˈuːt/
puh-SOOT
Definition
A pursuit is the act of trying to get, achieve, or follow something. It can also mean chasing someone or something, or an activity that you spend time doing.
Usage & Nuances
Common in fairly formal English, especially in phrases like 'the pursuit of happiness', 'in pursuit of', and 'academic pursuits'. It often suggests steady effort toward a goal; for physical chasing, 'pursuit' is common in police or action contexts.
Spanish: búsqueda - persecución - dedicaciónPortuguese (BR): busca - perseguição - atividadePortuguese (PT): procura - perseguição - atividadeChinese (Simplified): 追求 - 追赶 - 消遣Chinese (Traditional): 追求 - 追趕 - 消遣Hindi: खोज - पीछा - गतिविधिArabic: سعي - مطاردة - نشاطBengali: অনুসরণ - সাধনা - তাড়াRussian: преследование - стремление - занятиеJapanese: 追求 - 追跡 - 趣味Vietnamese: sự theo đuổi - sự truy đuổi - hoạt động yêu thíchKorean: 추구 - 추격 - 활동Turkish: kovalama - peşinde olma - uğraşUrdu: تعاقب - جستجو - مشغلہIndonesian: pengejaran - upaya - kegiatan
Example Sentences
Her pursuit of a medical degree took many years.
basic
The police were in pursuit of the stolen car.
basic
Reading is one of his favorite pursuits.
basic
She gave up a high-paying job in pursuit of a quieter life.
natural
He spent years in pursuit of the perfect recipe.
natural
Honestly, fame was never my main pursuit.
natural