pursuit
pursuit /pɝˈsuːt/
noun
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(
)
The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
(
following
, pursual
, pursuit
, chase
)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit
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(
)
A search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
(
pursuance
, quest
, pursuit
)
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
The pursuit of love
the pursuit of love
Life is more than the pursuance of fame
life is more than the pursuance of fame
A quest for wealth
a quest for wealth
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A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
(
pursuit
, pastime
, interest
)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Sailing is her favorite pastime
sailing is her favorite pastime
His main pastime is gambling
his main pastime is gambling
He counts reading among his interests
he counts reading among his interests
They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
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An auxiliary activity
(
avocation
, by-line
, pursuit
, sideline
, hobby
, spare-time activity
)
an auxiliary activity
Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.
Painting miniature figurines is his favorite hobby.