pursued
Pronunciation: [pərˈsjuːd]
Word
Context: “action”
(verb) to follow someone or something to try to catch them. It’s like when you see a friend running away during a game, and you want to chase after them.
Example
The dog pursued the ball across the yard.
Example
The cat did not pursue the mouse this time; it just watched it go.
Example
Why did you pursue the car if it was going so fast?
Context: “goal”
(verb) to try to achieve or accomplish something. This is like when you really want to get a good grade in school, so you study hard for it.
Example
She pursued a career in medicine because she wanted to help people.
Example
He did not pursue his dream of becoming an artist, even though he loved painting.
Example
What goals are you pursuing this year at school?
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