Can you give me examples of "I pursued "?

I pursued my dream of becoming a doctor. She pursued her passion for painting. He pursued a career in finance.

What are some alternatives to "I pursued "?

I chased I followed I went after I sought after I strived for

Can you give me examples of "I have pursued "?

I have pursued my education for many years. She has pursued her career goals relentlessly. He has pursued his passion for photography since he was young.

What are some alternatives to "I have pursued "?

I have been pursuing I have followed I have strived for I have been working towards I have been going after

Which is correct:
"I pursued " or "I have pursued "?

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I pursued

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that was completed in the past.

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Use "I pursued" when you want to talk about an action that you completed in the past. It is in the simple past tense.

Examples:

I pursued my dream of becoming a doctor.
She pursued her passion for painting.
He pursued a career in finance.

Alternatives:

I chased
I followed
I went after
I sought after
I strived for

I have pursued

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. It is in the present perfect tense.

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Use "I have pursued" when you want to emphasize the connection between a past action and the present moment. It indicates that the action started in the past and is still ongoing or has an impact on the present.

Examples:

I have pursued my education for many years.
She has pursued her career goals relentlessly.
He has pursued his passion for photography since he was young.

Alternatives:

I have been pursuing
I have followed
I have strived for
I have been working towards
I have been going after

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I pursued" is simple past tense, indicating an action that was completed in the past. "I have pursued" is present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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Which is correct: "I pursued " or "I have pursued "?

I pursued

I have pursued

Which is correct:
"I pursued " or "I have pursued "?