to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase.

to follow close upon; go with; attend

Bad luck pursued him.

to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.).

to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.).

to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.).

to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble.

to practice (an occupation, pastime, etc.).

to continue to discuss (a subject, topic, etc.).

to follow

They pursued the river to its source. I felt their eyes pursuing me.

to continue; go on with (one's course, a journey, etc.).

to follow in pursuit.

to continue.

verb

retreat , run away , eschew , ignore , shun , discontinue , give up , stop

verb

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