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Synonyms of pursuit

17 similar words

Another word for pursuit is activity. Other synonyms of pursuit are venture, enterprise, endeavor, amusement and pastime.

Synonyms and similar words for pursuit

nounThe act of pursuing.

  • pursualPursuit (act of pursuing).

nounA hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.

  • amusementAn activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.
  • avocationA hobby or recreational or leisure pursuit.
  • diversion
  • divertisementFun; amusement; recreation.
  • fancyAny sport or hobby pursued by a group.
  • hobby
  • pastimeSomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
  • activitySomething done as an action or a movement.
  • doingsDeeds, achievements.
  • endeavorA sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
  • enterpriseAn undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.
  • pursuanceA search for something; a pursuit or quest.
  • undertakingThat which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an...
  • ventureA risky or daring undertaking or journey.
  • kill-time obsoleteSomething which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
  • sport obsoleteSomething fun, pastime; amusement.

Meaning of pursuit

  1. noun The act of pursuing.
  2. noun A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
  3. noun A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.

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Questions about synonyms of pursuit

What is another word for pursuit?
Pursuit has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as activity, venture, enterprise, endeavor, amusement, pastime, doings and undertaking.
What does pursuit mean?
Pursuit means the act of pursuing.

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