pursue
/pəˈsjuː/(verb)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To follow or chase people or goals; to continue or proceed along an established path or inquiry.
Key Academic Collocations
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pursuepursuitpursuitspursuedpursuing
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
seekchaseprosecutefollowundertake
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart highlights the proportion of secondary school graduates opting to pursue higher education abroad."
"Industrialized states must vigorously pursue aggressive decarbonization policies to prevent catastrophic global climate warming."
"Subsidized vocational apprenticeships encourage young adults to pursue lucrative technical careers in green engineering."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'pursue higher education' or 'pursue a career in' instead of simplistic phrases like 'go to university' or 'get a job'.