Persue vs. Pursue: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 21, 2023
The incorrect spelling is "persue," while the correct spelling is "pursue." "Pursue" means to follow or chase with the intent to capture or achieve.
Which is correct: Persue or Pursue
How to spell Pursue?
Persue is Incorrect
Pursue is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember it's "pur-sue," where "pur" rhymes with "fur."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
Connect "pursue" with "true," both have a 'u' after the consonant.
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Oct 20, 2023
Think of "pursuit," which is clearly not spelled "persuit."
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Oct 20, 2023
Use a mnemonic: "To pursue is to be pure in your intention."
Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
Recall that "pursue" has two 'u's, just like "museum," another place where you might pursue knowledge.
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Oct 20, 2023
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Persue and Pursue Definitions
Pursue
To engage in an activity or course of action.
He pursued a degree in law.
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Sep 15, 2023
Pursue
To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase
A fox that was pursued by hounds.
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Sep 13, 2023
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Pursue
To proceed along the course of; follow
A ship that pursued the southern course.
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Pursue
To take action regarding (something), especially with the intention of sustained effort
A detective who pursued each lead.
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Pursue
To try to have a romantic relationship with
A lady who was pursued by many suitors.
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Pursue
To continue to torment or afflict; haunt
Was pursued by the demons of lust and greed.
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Pursue
To take action regarding something or carry on an established activity or project.
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Pursue
(ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
Pursue one's dreams
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Pursue
(transitive) To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
Her rival pursued a quite different course.
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Pursue
(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
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Pursue
(transitive) To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
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Pursue
To follow with a view to overtake; to follow eagerly, or with haste; to chase; as, to pursue a hare.
We happiness pursue; we fly from pain.
The happiness of men lies in purswing,Not in possessing.
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Pursue
To seek; to use or adopt measures to obtain; as, to pursue a remedy at law.
The fame of ancient matrons you pursue.
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Pursue
To proceed along, with a view to some and or object; to follow; to go in; as, Captain Cook pursued a new route; the administration pursued a wise course.
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Pursue
To follow with enmity; to persecute; to call to account.
The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have pursued me, they shall pursue you also.
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Pursue
To go in pursuit; to follow.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth.
Men hotly pursued after the objects of their ambition.
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Pursue
To go on; to proceed, especially in argument or discourse; to continue.
I have, pursues Carneades, wondered chemists should not consider.
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Pursue
To follow a matter judicially, as a complaining party; to act as a prosecutor.
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Pursue
Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in;
She pursued many activities
They engaged in a discussion
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Pursue
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
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Pursue
In a figurative sense, it means to strive for.
She will pursue her dreams.
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FAQs
Why is it called pursue?
It's called pursue because the word means to follow or chase something with intent.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 20, 2023
What is the root word of pursue?
The root is from the Latin "prosequi," meaning to chase or follow.
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Oct 20, 2023
What is the singular form of pursue?
Pursue is a verb and does not have a singular or plural form.
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Oct 20, 2023
Which preposition is used with pursue?
"Of," "with," "for," and "in" can be used.
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Oct 20, 2023
Which vowel is used before pursue?
Depends on the preceding word in a sentence.
Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
What is the plural form of pursue?
Pursue is a verb and does not have a singular or plural form.
Janet White
Oct 20, 2023
Which conjunction is used with pursue?
"And," "or," "but" can be used depending on the context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 20, 2023
Which article is used with pursue?
No article is generally used directly with the verb pursue.
Harlon Moss
Oct 20, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in pursue?
The second syllable, "sue," is stressed.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 20, 2023
How is pursue used in a sentence?
"The dog decided to pursue the squirrel across the yard."
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Oct 20, 2023
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