pursuit - Meaning in Konkani

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pursuit - Meaning in Konkani

pursuit Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of pursuit in English

pursuit noun

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

   Synonyms

   chase, chase, following, pursual

   Example

   • "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
2. a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

   Synonyms

   interest, pastime

   Examples

   • "he counts reading among his interests"
   • "his main pastime is gambling"
   • "sailing is her favorite pastime"
   • "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
3. an auxiliary activity

   Synonyms

   avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity

4. a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

   Synonyms

   pursuance, pursuance, quest

   Examples

   • "a quest for wealth"
   • "life is more than the pursuance of fame"
   • "the pursuit of love"

Synonyms of pursuit

• chase, following, pursual
• interest, pastime
• avocation, by-line, hobby, sideline, spare-time activity
• pursuance, quest

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