Synonyms

pursued

American

[per-sood] / pərˈsud /

adjective

followed by a person or animal wishing to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chased.

Dogs' keen sense of smell and hunting instinct make it difficult for a pursued animal to escape.
being the goal or purpose that motivates a person’s striving or effort.

Every phrase in the document has been carefully weighed to serve the pursued objective.
carried on or continued.

Going from one university to another for short stays might be less beneficial than a steadily pursued course at one place.
practiced, as an occupation, pastime, etc..

Whether as a hobby or as a career, music and dance have always been among the most highly pursued performing arts.
studied or discussed over some time.

This publication focuses on the long pursued question of best timing for orthodontic treatment.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of pursue.

Other Word Forms

unpursued adjective

Etymology

Origin of pursued

pursue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"With the martyrdom of the supreme leader, his path and mission neither will be lost nor will be forgotten, on the other hand, they will be pursued with greater vigour and zeal," a presenter said.

From Barron's

Paramount chief David Ellison, who has pursued Warner Bros. since the fall, said he was pleased Warner’s board ‘unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer.’

From Los Angeles Times

In protest, he jumped on stage, wiggled his bottom at the cameras, made a strange wafting gesture with his hands and beat a hasty retreat, pursued by Jackson's security team.

From BBC

The family pursued the case despite already securing Theo a desired school place.

From BBC

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