English Dictionary
Definition prosecute in British English
prosecute
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈprɒsɪˌkjuːt/
Example
No one has yet been prosecuted in connection with the murder.
Example
He might still be prosecuted for perjury.
Example
Julius Capon, prosecuting, described the defendant as 'ruthless'.
3
to carry out an activity, especially a war
Synonyms and related words
