Pursue

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To follow or chase someone or something, or to continue with an activity or goal.

“She decided to pursue a career in medicine.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/pəˈsjuː/

Syllables

pur·sue

Related Words

Synonyms

chase follow seek

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains U twice and ends in E - useful vowel pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; good for using U tiles.

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Words you can make from Pursue

Shorter words formed from the letters in “pursue”.

eurus purse resup sprue super usure usurp peru pure sure user

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