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to hunt
01
to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food
Intransitive
Transitive: to hunt animals
Examples
In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods.
The experienced tracker knew how to hunt stealthily without scaring away the animals.
02
to search for something or someone
Intransitive: to hunt for sth
Examples
The archaeologists hunted for ancient artifacts, meticulously excavating the site in hopes of uncovering treasures from the past.
She is currently hunting for her misplaced keys around the house.
03
to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory
Intransitive
Transitive: to hunt another animal
Examples
The lioness hunts to feed her cubs.
Wolves hunt in packs to increase their chances of catching prey.
04
to search for and try to capture a person
Transitive: to hunt sb
Examples
The police set out to hunt the suspect after receiving new leads.
The secret agents were assigned to hunt the enemy operative hiding in the city.
05
to drive or chase away someone or something with persistent or aggressive effort
Transitive: to hunt sb/sth somewhere
Examples
The soldiers hunted the enemy forces across the mountains, pushing them into retreat.
They hunted the intruders out of the house with a loud shout.
Hunt
01
the act of tracking and killing or capturing animals for food or their skins
Examples
The tribe went on a hunt to gather meat for the upcoming festival.
During the hunt, they carefully tracked deer through the forest.
1.1
the act of chasing and killing or capturing wild animals as a sport
Examples
The fox hunt was a traditional event held every autumn.
He joined a hunt to pursue wild boar for sport, not food.
02
a thorough search for something or someone
Examples
The police launched a hunt for the missing hiker in the national park.
Her hunt for the perfect dress took her to every store in town.
03
a group of people who hunt together for sport
Examples
The local hunt gathered every weekend to chase foxes on horseback.
She joined the hunt, a prestigious club known for its hunting traditions.
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