PURSUING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pursuing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PURSUING
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following | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction noun • a group of followers or enthusiasts • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture adjective satellite • about to be mentioned or specified • immediately following in time or order • in the desired direction | ||||||||
hunting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport • the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone • the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts | ||||||||
seeking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of searching for something • an attempt to acquire or gain something | ||||||||
striving | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an effortful attempt to attain a goal | ||||||||
tracking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind | ||||||||
trailing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind | ||||||||
aiming | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||||
chasing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture • United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) • a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time verb • go after with the intent to catch • pursue someone sexually or romantically • cut a groove into • cut a furrow into a columns | ||||||||
hounding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears • someone who is morally reprehensible verb • pursue or chase relentlessly | ||||||||
questing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria • the act of searching for something verb • make a search (for) • search the trail of (game) • bark with prolonged noises, of dogs • seek alms, as for religious purposes • express the need or desire for | ||||||||
engage | verbv | |||||||
verb • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in • consume all of one's attention or time • engage or hire for work • ask to represent; of legal counsel • give to in marriage • get caught • carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns) • hire for work or assistance • engage for service under a term of contract • keep engaged | ||||||||
follow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • to travel behind, go after, come after • be later in time • come as a logical consequence; follow logically • travel along a certain course • act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes • come after in time, as a result • behave in accordance or in agreement with • be next • choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans • to bring something about at a later time than • imitate in behavior; take as a model • follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something • follow with the eyes or the mind • be the successor (of) • perform an accompaniment to • keep informed • to be the product or result • accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of • adhere to or practice • work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function • keep under surveillance • follow in or as if in pursuit • grasp the meaning • keep to • to subscribe to someone's updates on social media • to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media | ||||||||
prosecute | verbv | |||||||
verb • conduct a prosecution in a court of law • bring a criminal action against (in a trial) • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | ||||||||
act on | verbv | |||||||
verb • carry further or advance • regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice | ||||||||
follow up on | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • carry further or advance | ||||||||
go after | verbv | |||||||
verb • go after with the intent to catch • go in search of or hunt for | ||||||||
quest after | verbv | |||||||
verb • go in search of or hunt for | ||||||||
quest for | ||||||||
verb • go in search of or hunt for |