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pursue a creative outlet
UK/pəˈsjuː ə kriːˈeɪtɪv ˈaʊtlet/US/pərˈsuː ə kriːˈeɪtɪv ˈaʊtˌlɛt/pur·SUE a cre·A·tive OUT·let
to take up or continue an activity that allows creative expression and relaxation
Examples
“On weekends I pursue a creative outlet by painting landscapes.”
“After work she needed to pursue a creative outlet to relieve stress.”
“Many people pursue a creative outlet through music or crafts.”
Band 8 sentence
“To maintain my mental balance during exams I deliberately pursue a creative outlet — usually oil painting — several evenings a week.”
Collocations
- pursue a creative outlet through + noun
- pursue a creative outlet in the evenings
- pursue a creative outlet to relieve stress
Word family
Common mistakes
pursue creative outlet→pursue a creative outlet
pursue a creativity outlet→pursue a creative outlet
Say it for a higher band
5do something creative→6have a creative hobby→7+pursue a creative outlet
Synonyms
explore creative pursuits
take up a hobby
Easily confused
take up a hobby
“I decided to take up a hobby and started attending a weekly pottery class.”
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In Free time & Hobbies
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