Top synonyms for “pursuit”: avocation, by-line, chase, following, hobby, interest, pastime, pursual, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture“the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”
- (noun)a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)“sailing is her favorite pastime”
- (noun)an auxiliary activity
- (noun)a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria“the pursuit of love”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "pursuit"?
Common synonyms for "pursuit" include avocation, by-line, chase, following, hobby, interest. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "pursuit" mean?
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture Example: "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
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