How is the word добиваться translated from Russian to English

Долго и упорно стремиться к чему-то.

To try hard to achieve something over time.

verb
English translation
pursue

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  • Она добивалась карьеры юриста. She pursued a career in law.

  • Собака начала преследовать белку в парке. The dog began to pursue the squirrel in the park.

  • Ты собираешься преследовать бегуна после гонки? Are you going to pursue the runner after the race?

  • Она решила следовать своей мечте стать художником. She decided to pursue her dream of becoming an artist.

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How is “добиваться” translated from Russian?
“добиваться” translates into English as “pursue”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “добиваться” mean?
Meaning of “добиваться”: Долго и упорно стремиться к чему-то. In English — “pursue”.
What part of speech is “добиваться”?
“добиваться” is a verb.
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