Words Starting With "P"

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Purses

A bag, typically of leather, fabric, or synthetic materials, carried by a woman as a fashion accessory, to hold small personal items such as a wallet, keys, and money.

Pursuing implies actively seeking or striving to achieve something, such as a goal, a dream, or a prize. It typically involves effort, dedication, and perseverance. Example: "She has been pursuing a career in medicine for several years." The word can also mean to follow closely behind or to chase after something or someone. Example: "He is pursuing the dog through the park."

Pursive

There is no word "pursive" in the English language.

Purslane

Purslane is a succulent plant that belongs to the family Portulacaceae. It has thick, fleshy leaves and stems, and grows easily in poor soil. Historically, it has been used as a food source and has medicinal properties. It's edible and has been considered a weed by some due to its ability to spread quickly and grow anywhere. It can also refer to a desire or passion that is persistent and difficult to give up, often used in phrases like "a stubborn or nagging pursuit".

Pursuable

The word "pursuable" is an adjective. It means able to be pursued; possible to be obtained or achieved. It suggests that something is within reach or attainable. Example sentence: "Earning a scholarship is a pursuable goal for many students."

Pursual

There is no such word as "pursual". I'm assuming you meant "pursuit". Pursuit: A continuous effort and persistence in doing something or in chasing after someone or something. A deliberate attempt to catch or to make someone or something more outstanding or prominent. A police investigation into a crime or a sequence of events. In literature, a narrative or sequence of events which explorers or characters follow in the pursuit of goals or objects of interest. It can be used in phrases such as: - In hot pursuit, meaning in immediate and persistent pursuit of something or someone. - Pursuit of happiness implies a desire to find something, such as a goal, a relationship, a career, etc. For example: - "Their pursuit of success led them to invest in multiple businesses." - "The news networks were in hot pursuit of the suspect."

Pursuance

Pursuance refers to the act of following or continuing something, often in a careful or determined manner. It can also refer to the outcome or result of a pursuit or effort, especially a successful one. Example: "The company's pursuance of innovation led to the development of a revolutionary new technology." In law, pursuance can mean the act of pursuing or carrying out a legal right, such as serving a writ or summons. Example: "The court's pursuance of the case led to a guilty verdict."

Pursuant

Adverb: According to; as a result of. Example: "Pursuant to our previous agreement, we will meet again next week." This word is often used to introduce a statement that is based on or resulting from a previous agreement, law, or decision.

Pursuantly

Pursuantly is not a word in the English language. However, it seems to resemble the word "pursuant", which means: According to or bounded by a previous command, regulation, or rule: Example: "The new policy is pursuant to the government's decision." It could also be confused with "puntually", but it's not a standard English word either.

Pursue

To pursue something means to actively strive for or chase after something, often with enthusiasm or persistence, whether it's a goal, a dream, a hobby, or even a relationship. Example: "I've always wanted to become a writer, so I'm pursuing a career in publishing." In this context, the word "pursue" means to follow and chase after a goal with determination and effort.

Pursued

The word "pursued" is a verb that means: 1. Past tense of "pursue", which means to follow or chase someone or something closely, often in order to catch or overtake them. Example: "I pursued my goals relentlessly." 2. It can also mean to follow a course of action or a desire: Example: "She pursued a career in medicine because she wanted to help people." In general, "pursued" implies a sense of relentlessness or determination in pursuing something or someone.

Pursuer

A person or thing that pursues or follows someone or something, especially in order to catch or overtake them. Example: The detective was a relentless pursuer of justice, determined to solve the case.

Pursuers

Pursuers are individuals who actively strive to achieve or acquire something, often in a dedicated or relentless manner. They may be motivated by a desire for success, accomplishment, or a sense of accomplishment. Examples: Pursuers of wealth and power Pursuers of knowledge and wisdom Pursuers of artistic or creative endeavors Pursuers of justice or fairness in a trial or cause In a broader sense, a pursuer may also be someone who continuously and persistently follows or chases someone or something, such as a pursuer of a fugitive or a pursuer of a goal or ambition. Synonyms for pursuers might include: - Zealots - Enthusiasts - Admirers - Devotees - Fanatics.

Pursues

To follow or continue trying to achieve something, often with determination or enthusiasm. Example: "She pursues her dream of becoming a doctor despite the challenges she faces."

Pursuing

Adjective: Indicates that someone is actively seeking or following a goal, hobby, or activity with enthusiasm and energy. Can also imply that someone is still in the process of achieving or trying to achieve something, but hasn't yet succeeded. Example sentences: She is pursuing a career in medicine. He is pursuing a degree in business. I am pursuing my passion for art in my free time. Verb: To follow closely, haunted by (often in a way that is annoying or tedious). To aim or strive for something. Example sentences: The dog was pursuing its own tail. (verb) The fans are pursuing the tennis player around the court.

Pursuit

The word "pursuit" is a noun that has several related meanings: 1. The act of following or chasing something or someone. 2. A systematic and often prolonged effort to achieve a goal or complete a task. 3. A steady and enthusiastic interest or enjoyment in something. Example sentences: The police are in hot pursuit of the suspect. Her lifelong pursuit of knowledge has taken her to many countries. He has a pursuit of hiking and outdoor activities. Synonyms: chase, hunt, follow, chase, seek, quest, endeavor.

Pursuits

Activities or interests that someone enjoys doing in their free time. They can be hobbies, passions, or favorite pastimes.

Pursuivant

A pursuivant is an officer of arms who is responsible for heraldic matters, such as the correct display of coats of arms, bearing the heraldic symbols of a coat of arms, and witnessing the symbolism of a knight at tournaments. In modern times, the term is often used to describe individuals who undertake research and verification of genealogical and heraldic records and may be present at ceremonies.

Pursuivants

Pursuivants are individuals who pursue or seek something, often a title, honor, or a person. Specifically, in heraldry and ceremonial contexts, pursuivants are attendants or messengers who carry symbols or banners to a noble or dignitary.

Pursy

Pursy means excessively or annoyingly modest. It can also refer to a horse that is thin or weak, often with a belly hanging down. Example: She was a pursy child, acting shy and guilty about everything.

Purtenance

Pertainance is a somewhat archaic word that refers to something's natural or inherent quality, character, or feature. In other words, it's what makes something what it is or distinguishes it as belonging to a certain category or group. Example: "The composer's pertainance to the 19th-century Romantics is evident in her use of minor keys and complex harmonies." In simpler terms, pertainance is a fancy way of saying "characteristic" or "quality" that defines something or someone.

Purulence

A word with a strong medical connotation! Purulence refers to the condition or characteristic of being filled with pus, a thick, yellowish fluid that results from the body's natural immune response to infection or inflammation.

Purulent

Discharging or containing pus.

Purus

"Pure"

Purvey

To act as a purveyor: to supply or provide goods or services, especially as a regular business. Example: "The restaurant purveys local specialties to a hungry customer." In a broader sense, to purvey means to provide or supply something, often with a sense of offering or presenting it to someone. Example: "The museum purveys art pieces to the public so they can be enjoyed."

Purveyance

The word "purveyance" refers to the act of supplying or providing something, especially food or other essentials, for a large number of people, often on a regular basis. It can also refer to the rights or authority to provide such supplies. Example: "The hotel's grocery purveyance helped ensure that the guests had a steady supply of fresh fruit and bread throughout their stay." Alternatively, in law, purveyance is also used to describe a gift or a provision made by someone, especially if made with a sense of duty or obligation. In general, purveyance can imply a sense of responsibility or duty to provide for others, often in a context of serving or sustaining a group of people.

Purveyed

Furnished or borne out, as by investigation or research; furnished, delivered, supplied, or provided; conferred or brought into being; exhibited or shown. Example: "The evidence purveyed by the detectives revealed the truth of the crime."

Purveying

Providing or supplying something, especially food or goods, regularly.

Purveyor

A person or business that supplies a particular product, especially food or drinks, especially for a large and often regular number of people.

Purveyors

People or organizations that supply or sell goods or services, especially food or other essential items.

Purveys

The word "purveys" means to provide or supply something, especially information or news, to people. It can also mean to present or convey something in a way that is perceived as honest or sincere.

Purview

The word "purview" refers to the sphere or extent of one's authority, responsibility, or jurisdiction; the scope or range of a person's or thing's influence, search, or control. Example: "The new employee's work was within the administrative purview of the department head."

Puryear

There is no word in the dictionary called "puryear". However, I found that "Puryear" could be a surname, possibly derived from "Purrier" or "Pourier", which is a variant of the surname Pourier or Pourrier, likely of French origin, and ultimately derived from the Old Occitan words for "potter".

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