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PURSUED

(adj., noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Pursued.

How to pronounce pursued:

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Pursued - as an adjective

Followed with enmity as if to harm

Example: "Running and leaping like a herd of pursued antelopes"

Pursued - as a noun

A person who is being chased

Example: "The film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chased

Pursued - as a verb

To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

Example: "Her rival pursued a quite different course."

To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).

To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).

To act as a legal prosecutor.

Example Sentences

"She pursued her dream of becoming a professional dancer."
"The detective pursued the suspect through the crowded streets."
"He pursued a career in medicine."
"They pursued their goal of starting their own business."
"The athlete pursued the world record with determination."
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Word Game Points

Is PURSUED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pursued is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURSUED has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PURSUED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pursued is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURSUED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PURSUED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pursued is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURSUED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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