No. 10,242 in Catalan
persegur
"Persegur" in Catalan means "to pursue" or "to chase."
In a sentence
Ell va perseguir el seu somni de convertir-se en metge.
He pursued his dream of becoming a doctor.
This usage of 'perseguir' means to strive or chase after an objective or goal.
La policia va haver de perseguir el lladre pel carrer.
The police had to chase the thief down the street.
In this context, 'perseguir' is used to describe chasing after someone physically.
La idea de perfecció el va perseguir tota la seva vida.
The idea of perfection pursued him throughout his life.
Here, 'perseguir' reflects the concept of an idea or burden persistently being in someone's thoughts.
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