pursuit

noun
UK: /pəˈsjuːt/
US: /pərˈsuːt/

  1. The act of trying to find or catch someone or something.

    1. The police are in pursuit of the thief.
    2. She enjoys the adrenaline rush of the chase in pursuit of a deal.

  2. An attempt to achieve something.

    1. His pursuit of happiness is never-ending.
    2. The relentless pursuit of knowledge is a core value in our institution.

  3. An activity that you spend time doing, usually for pleasure.

    1. Gardening is a relaxing pursuit for many.
    2. Photography became more than a hobby, a serious artistic pursuit for her.

Synonyms

quest endeavor hunt activity search pastime chase

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pursuit" in English means: The act of trying to find or catch someone or something., An attempt to achieve something., An activity that you spend time doing, usually for pleasure..

The phonetic transcription of "pursuit" is /pəˈsjuːt/ in British English and /pərˈsuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pursuit": quest, endeavor, hunt, activity, search, pastime, chase.

Example usage of "pursuit": "The police are in pursuit of the thief.". More examples on the page.