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Verb prosecute has 3 senses

prosecute - conduct a prosecution in a court of law
--₁ is one way to act, move

Derived forms: noun prosecution₁, noun prosecutor₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
prosecute - bring a criminal action against (in a trial); "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
Antonyms: defend, represent

Derived forms: noun prosecution₁, noun prosecutor₁
Sample sentence:
They want to prosecute the prisoners
prosecute, engage, pursue - carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
--₃ is one way to act, move

Derived form: noun prosecution₃
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something