pursue

verb

Etymology: From Middle English pursuen, from Anglo-Norman pursure, poursuire etc., from Latin prōsequor (though influenced by persequor). Doublet of prosecute.

1. To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.

   “pursue one's dreams”

   “The wicked flee when no man purſueth: but the righteous are bolde as a lyon.”

2. To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).

   “Her rival pursued a quite different course.”

3. To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).

   “He even stands to gain in world terms: his noisy critics strengthen his projected image of a man determined to pursue peace with Palestinians.”

4. To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).

   “The Kedarites are depicted as herders of sheep and goats who pursued a seminomadic existence and lived scattered over a wide area of the desert region east of the land of Israel.”

5. To act as a legal prosecutor.
6. To continue; to carry on.

   “'Allow me, great king,' pursued the Demon, in a dry tone of voice, 'to wish you joy […]”