pursue vs prosecute

pursue and prosecute both are verbs.

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

As verbs, pursue and prosecute are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of pursue include engage.

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