Definition of pursuit

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Pursuit (v. t.) The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy..

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Nest :: Nest (n.) A snug, comfortable, or cozy residence or situation; a retreat, or place of habitual resort; hence, those who occupy a nest, frequent a haunt, or are associated in the same pursuit; as, a nest of traitors; a nest of bugs..
Hunt :: Hunt (n.) The act or practice of chasing wild animals; chase; pursuit; search.
Search :: Search (v. t.) The act of seeking or looking for something; quest; inquiry; pursuit for finding something; examination.
Hound :: Hound (v. t.) To set on the chase; to incite to pursuit; as, to hounda dog at a hare; to hound on pursuers..
Chase :: Chase (v.) Vehement pursuit for the purpose of killing or capturing, as of an enemy, or game; an earnest seeking after any object greatly desired; the act or habit of hunting; a hunt..
Craze :: Craze (n.) A temporary passion or infatuation, as for same new amusement, pursuit, or fashion; as, the bric-a-brac craze; the aesthetic craze..
Spagyrist :: Spagyrist (n.) A chemist, esp. one devoted to alchemistic pursuits..
Industrialism :: Industrialism (n.) The principles or policy applicable to industrial pursuits or organized labor.
Insecution :: Insecution (n.) A following after; close pursuit.
Suit :: Suit (n.) The act of suing; the process by which one endeavors to gain an end or an object; an attempt to attain a certain result; pursuit; endeavor.
Pursuit :: Pursuit (v. t.) A following with a view to reach, accomplish, or obtain; endeavor to attain to or gain; as, the pursuit of knowledge; the pursuit of happiness or pleasure..
Clan :: Clan (n.) A clique; a sect, society, or body of persons; esp., a body of persons united by some common interest or pursuit; -- sometimes used contemptuously..
Industry :: Industry (n.) Habitual diligence in any employment or pursuit, either bodily or mental; steady attention to business; assiduity; -- opposed to sloth and idleness; as, industry pays debts, while idleness or despair will increase them..
Scour :: Scour (v. i.) To run swiftly; to rove or range in pursuit or search of something; to scamper.
Endless :: Endless (a.) Void of design; objectless; as, an endless pursuit..
Spur :: Spur (v. t.) To urge or encourage to action, or to a more vigorous pursuit of an object; to incite; to stimulate; to instigate; to impel; to drive..
Fugitive :: Fugitive (n.) One who flees from pursuit, danger, restraint, service, duty, etc.; a deserter; as, a fugitive from justice..
Swinger :: Swinger (n.) A person who engages frequently in lively and fashionable pursuits, such as attending night clubs or discos..
Check :: Check (v. i.) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds..
Diligent :: Diligent (a.) Interestedly and perseveringly attentive; steady and earnest in application to a subject or pursuit; assiduous; industrious.
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