pursue
/pərˈsuː/
pur · sue
pər · ˈsuː
English Definition
v. chase, try to achieve
Significado en Español
perseguir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
theo đuổi, truy đuổi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pur(complete)+sue(follow)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “pursue”?
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A
chase
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B
avoid
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C
neglect
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D
discard
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A — chase.
“pursue” means v. chase, try to achieve
Common questions about “pursue”
What does “pursue” mean?
pursue — v. chase, try to achieve. In Chinese: 追赶，追求.
How do you pronounce “pursue”?
pursue is pronounced /pərˈsuː/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pur · sue.
Is “pursue” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. pursue appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pursue”?
pur(complete)+sue(follow)
