prosecute vs pursue

prosecute and pursue both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prosecute	No	No	Yes	No
pursue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, prosecute and pursue are synonyms defined as:

prosecute and pursue: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

Other synonyms of prosecute include engage.

prosecute (verb)	pursue (verb)
bring a criminal action against (in a trial)	go in search of or hunt for
conduct a prosecution in a court of law	follow in or as if in pursuit
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in	carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
	carry further or advance