# διώκω/diōkō
This word is an action. It is a verb.

* This word can mean to persecute someone. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about someone treating a second person cruelly. Often the first person does not like the religion or beliefs of the second person.


* This word can mean to pursue someone.
    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about following a person and wanting to harm them.
    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about following a person in a friendly way.


* This word can mean to do something that is like moving quickly or running toward someone or something.
    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about a person trying hard to achieve something. 
    * Sometimes this word is used to talk about an eager desire for something