Pursuit

noun
pər'sut

Noun

  • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

    “they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits”

    Similar:InterestPastime
    Type of:DiversionRecreation

  • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

    “the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”

    Similar:ChaseFollowingPursual
    Type of:MotionMovementMove

  • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

    “the pursuit of love”

    Similar:PursuanceQuest
    Type of:Search

  • an auxiliary activity

    Similar:AvocationBy-lineHobbySideline
    Type of:PastimeInterest

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