Today’s word of the day is ‘Pursue‘ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] Pursue [/responsivevoice] [per-soo]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., describes an action or occurrence.
1. Chase, follow
2. Have as one’s goal
3. Persist, persevere
4. Seek social alliance with
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Aage badhaane
2. Spanish – Perseguir
3. French – Poursuivre
4. Mandarin – Zhuīqiú
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. Leaving the two to pursue their voyage home, we return to Captain Haley.
2. It was the only course to pursue with anyone from Denson coulee.
3. Mr. Merton was too sensible to pursue that thought further for the present.
4. In the meantime the captain was at his wits’ end to know what course was the best to pursue.
5. He could resign himself to his reveries, and pursue them into new subtleties day by day.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
Go after, seek, accompany, attend, badger, bait, bug, chivy, dog, fish, harass, harry, haunt, hound, hunt, oppress, persevere, persist, plague, ride, shadow, stalk, tag, tail, trace, track, attempt, desire, purpose, aim for, conduct, continue, engage in, maintain, practice, proceed, prosecute, tackle, adhere, cultivate, perform, address, chase, go after, sue, call, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word of the day are:
Aid, assist, be lazy, help, ignore, leave, let go, neglect, quit, stop, support, discontinue, eschew, retreat, shun, etc.
Quotation:
I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Leornado Da Vinci
Social Example:
When Octavia Spencer first moved to LA to pursue acting, she had an unforgettable encounter with Keanu Reeves. Because of that experience, she's gone to every opening weekend of his movies. Here for the heartwarming story: https://t.co/LKOPggjo2K pic.twitter.com/n4XLYYZGHS
— E! News (@enews) October 26, 2020
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