Synonyms for Pursue
Definition of pursue
- verb
- carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
- follow in or as if in pursuit; "The police car pursued the suspected attacker"; "Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life"
- go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "pursue"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like engage, follow, prosecute can replace "pursue" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Pursue" in song lyrics
See how pursue is used in real songs:
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"Now you want to pursue"
Buckshot f/ 2Pac, Smif-N-Wessun — Brothaz at Armz -
"Drop the top of the block, poppin the glide, I pursue"
C-Bo — 187 Dance -
"You're the one I live to pursue"
DC Talk — Mind's Eye