Collocations for pursue - verb
1. continue sth/try to achieve sth
ADV.
further, still | actively, energetically, vigorously | doggedly
He was still doggedly pursuing his studies.
He was still doggedly pursuing his studies.
relentlessly | effectively, successfully
How can we most effectively pursue these aims?
How can we most effectively pursue these aims?
VERB + PURSUE
decide to
We have decided not to pursue the matter further.
We have decided not to pursue the matter further.
intend to, want to, wish to
deciding on which career you wish to pursue
deciding on which career you wish to pursue
be/feel inclined to | be reluctant to | be able to, be at liberty to, be free to | continue to
PHRASES
the ability/freedom to pursue sth
the freedom to pursue her own interests
the freedom to pursue her own interests
be not worth pursuing
I decided the matter was not worth pursuing further.
I decided the matter was not worth pursuing further.
2. chase sb
ADV.
relentlessly
He pursued her relentlessly, refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer.
He pursued her relentlessly, refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer.
PHRASES
closely/hotly pursued by sb
He ran past, hotly pursued by two policemen.
He ran past, hotly pursued by two policemen.