pursue
/pəˈsjuː/verb
Middle School
1
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
2
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
3
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
4
To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
5
To act as a legal prosecutor.
6
To continue; to carry on.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic