pursue

/pəˈʃu/verb

To chase after someone or something, or to keep working toward a goal.

Example sentences

“The police pursued the stolen car through the city streets.”
“She left her office job to pursue her passion for photography.”

'Pursue a career' and 'pursue a dream' are the standard abstract uses. Formal when it means chase: police pursue suspects.

Synonyms for pursue

chase
follow
go after
strive for
seek

Antonyms

abandon
give up

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

quaintCharming in an old-fashioned or slightly unusual way.purchaseThe act of buying something, or the thing that has been bought.qualificationA degree, certificate, license, or skill that shows you are able to do a particular job or activity.pupilA child or young person who is being taught, especially at school.quandaryA situation in which you cannot decide what to do; a state of confusion or doubt.pungentHaving a sharp, strong smell or taste that seems to sting the nose.