† ˈconsecute, v. Obs. rare.
[f. L. consecūt- ppl. stem of consequī to follow closely, pursue, overtake, f. con- together + sequī to follow.]
trans. To follow with success, overtake, attain, gain.
| 1536 Gray Let. to Cromwell in St. Papers II. 389 Few men..in any auctoritie, hath finally consecuted favors and thankes, but rather the contrarie. 1589 in Burnet Hist. Ref. II. 97 If ye..had consecuted all your pursuits and desires. |