Definition of pursuit

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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..

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Search :: Search (v. t.) The act of seeking or looking for something; quest; inquiry; pursuit for finding something; examination.
Hunt :: Hunt (n.) The act or practice of chasing wild animals; chase; pursuit; search.
Zeal :: Zeal (n.) Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor.
Genius :: Genius (n.) The peculiar structure of mind with whoch each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain kinds of action or special success in any pursuit; special taste, inclination, or disposition; as, a genius for history, for poetry, or painting..
Suit :: Suit (n.) The act of following or pursuing, as game; pursuit..
Virtuosoship :: Virtuosoship (n.) The condition, pursuits, or occupation of a virtuoso..
Insectation :: Insectation (n.) The act of pursuing; pursuit; harassment; persecution.
Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of hunting dogs or horses kept in readiness at certain places to relive the tired dogs or horses, and to continue the pursuit of the game if it comes that way..
Relinquish :: Relinquish (v. t.) To withdraw from; to leave behind; to desist from; to abandon; to quit; as, to relinquish a pursuit..
Fugitive :: Fugitive (a.) Fleeing from pursuit, danger, restraint, etc., escaping, from service, duty etc.; as, a fugitive solder; a fugitive slave; a fugitive debtor..
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..
Earnest :: Earnest (a.) Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers..
Hoop :: Hoop (v. i.) To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout..
Dilettanteism :: Dilettanteism (n.) The state or quality of being a dilettante; the desultory pursuit of art, science, or literature..
Industrialism :: Industrialism (n.) The principles or policy applicable to industrial pursuits or organized labor.
Victim :: Victim (n.) A person or thing destroyed or sacrificed in the pursuit of an object, or in gratification of a passion; as, a victim to jealousy, lust, or ambition..
Hunting :: Hunting (n.) The pursuit of game or of wild animals.
Pursue :: Pursue (v. i.) To go in pursuit; to follow.
Revival :: Revival (n.) Renewed pursuit, or cultivation, or flourishing state of something, as of commerce, arts, agriculture..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite..
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