Persuing vs. Pursuing

Persuing vs. Pursuing — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Persuing and Pursuing

Persuingverb

present participle of persue

Pursuingverb

To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase

a fox that was pursued by hounds.

Pursuingverb

To strive to gain or accomplish

pursue lofty political goals.

Pursuingverb

To proceed along the course of; follow

a ship that pursued the southern course.

Pursuingverb

To carry further; advance

Let's not pursue this argument.

Pursuingverb

To take action regarding (something), especially with the intention of sustained effort

a detective who pursued each lead.

Pursuingverb

To engage in (a vocation or hobby, for example); practice.

Pursuingverb

To try to have a romantic relationship with

a lady who was pursued by many suitors.

Pursuingverb

To continue to torment or afflict; haunt

was pursued by the demons of lust and greed.

Pursuingverb

To follow in an effort to overtake or capture; chase.

Pursuingverb

To take action regarding something or carry on an established activity or project.

Pursuingverb

present participle of pursue

Pursuingnoun

pursuit

Pursuingadjective

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit;

the fox fled from the pursuing houndslistened for the hounds' pursuing bark