perseguir

Definitions of perseguir
  1. verb
    go in search of or hunt for
    synonyms: seguir
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    type of:
    buscar, explorar, registrar
    try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
  2. verb
    to travel behind, go after, come after
    synonyms: seguir
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    antonyms:
    preceder
    move ahead (of others) in time or space
    type of:
    desplazarse, ir, moverse
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  3. verb
    follow in or as if in pursuit
    synonyms: seguir
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    types:
    dar caza, rastrear, seguir, seguir la pista
    go after with the intent to catch
    acechar
    follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
    type of:
    desplazarse, ir, moverse
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  4. verb
    go after with the intent to catch
    synonyms: dar caza, rastrear, seguir, seguir la pista
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    type of:
    seguir
    follow in or as if in pursuit
  5. verb
    try to get or reach
    synonyms: buscar, investigar
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    type of:
    desear, querer
    feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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