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pursued

UK
/pəˈsjuːd/
US
/pərˈsuːd/

Translations

pursuednoun
pursued
pl
Used with the definite article to denote a person or animal that is being chased.
The pursued eluded capture by hiding in the forest.
Преследуемый ушёл от погони, спрятавшись в лесу.
pursuedpast participle
Used attributively and predicatively to denote someone or something that is being chased or sought after.
The pursued fugitive disappeared into the crowd.
Преследуемый беглец растворился в толпе.
She was one of the most pursued actresses in Hollywood.
Она была одной из самых востребованных актрис в Голливуде.
Additional translations
догоняемый
pursueverb

pursued

Past Simple

pursued
Past Simple
pursued
Past Participle
pursuing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈsjuː/
US
/pərˈsu/
The detective decided to pursue the suspect through the crowded streets.
Детектив решил преследовать подозреваемого по многолюдным улицам.
She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
Она решила добиваться карьеры в медицине.
He will pursue his dreams no matter the obstacles.
Он будет гнаться за своими мечтами, несмотря на препятствия.
Additional translations
искать
выискивать
охотиться за
Synonyms
chase
follow
seek
strive for
aspire to
quest for
go after
track
Antonyms
abandon
relinquish
give up

Definitions

pursuednoun
A person or animal that is being pursued; one who is chased.
The pursued eluded capture by hiding in the forest.
pursuedpast participle
Being chased or followed, especially with the intention of capture.
The pursued fugitive disappeared into the crowd.
Sought after or eagerly courted.
She was one of the most pursued actresses in Hollywood.
pursueverb
To follow or chase someone or something in order to catch or attack them.
The police pursued the suspect through the city streets.
To continue or proceed along a path or course of action.
She decided to pursue a career in medicine.
To strive to gain or accomplish something over a period of time.
He pursued his dream of becoming a professional musician.
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