Pursuit

/pəsˈuːt/

/pɝˈsut/

[noun]

Pursuit

[NOUN]

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

synonyms : interest

pastime

an auxiliary activity

synonyms : avocation

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

synonyms : chase

following

pursual

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

synonyms : pursuance

quest

Examples

1. And we've stopped at nothing in the pursuit of our goal.

2. The burglar gave us the slip, but we're in pursuit.

3. I always try to fill my free time with meaningful pursuits instead of wasting hours in front of mindless entertainment, remembering the wise words that idle hands are the devil's playthings.

4. The athletes pushed themselves to their limits during training, sweat pouring down their faces as they sweated like horses in pursuit of victory.

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