Persuing vs. Pursuing
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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
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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
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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
