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English verb: prosecute | |||
| 1. | prosecute (social) conduct a prosecution in a court of law | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | act, move | ||
| 2. | prosecute (social) bring a criminal action against (in a trial) | ||
| Samples | The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson. | ||
| Examples | They want to prosecute the prisoners | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Antonyms | defend, represent | ||
| 3. | prosecute (social) carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | ||
| Samples | She pursued many activities. They engaged in a discussion. | ||
| Synonyms | engage, pursue | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | act, move | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | close, commit, politick, practice | ||
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