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How to pronounce “pursue”

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Pronunciation guide for pursue

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of pursue with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Healthcare For The Vulnerableto pursue an abortion, what not to insert, the warning signs,
Definition summary
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]

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How to pronounce pursue

Healthcare For The Vulnerable

to pursue an abortion, what not to insert, the warning signs,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “pursue”

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]
  • (transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.). [from late 14th c.]
  • (transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). [from late 14th c.]
  • (transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession). [from 15th c.]
  • (intransitive) To act as a legal prosecutor.
  • (transitive, somewhat archaic) To continue; to carry on.

Practice Nearby Words

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