sue

[ soo ]

/ su /

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verb (used with object), sued, su·ing.

to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against: to sue someone for damages.

to woo or court.

Obsolete. to make petition or appeal to.

verb (used without object), sued, su·ing.

to institute legal proceedings, or bring suit: She threatened to sue.

to make petition or appeal: to sue for peace.

to court a woman.

Verb Phrases

sue out, to make application for or apply for and obtain (a writ or the like) from a court of law.

Origin of sue

1150–1200; Middle English suen, siwen<Old French sivre<Vulgar Latin *sequere to follow, for Latin sequī

SYNONYMS FOR sue

5 beg, petition, plead, pray.

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OTHER WORDS FROM sue

suer, nounun·sued, adjective

Words nearby sue

sudoriparous, Sudra, suds, sudser, sudsy, sue, suede, suent, Suess, suet, Suetonius

Definition for sue (2 of 2)

Sue

[ soo; French sy ]

/ su; French sü /

noun

Eu·gène

[œ-zhen], /œˈʒɛn/, Marie Joseph Sue, 1804–57, French novelist.

a female given name, form of Susan, Susanna, Susannah.

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Example sentences from the Web for sue

The NRA wants the ability to sue local officials for passing laws that protect public safety.
The NRA’s Twisted List for Santa|John Feinblatt|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The families of suicide victims often sue and can win large settlements.
A Million Ways to Die in Prison|Daniel Genis|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Enter Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which threatened to sue.
In Florida, ’Tis The Season for Satan|Jay Michaelson|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Sue (Or In a Season of Crime)” brings the rock chameleon into jazz territory, backed up by a horn-heavy jazz big band.
David Bowie Goes Big Band in New Music Video|Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

According to reports, Sam convinced Bynes to fly out to LA, ostensibly to meet with some lawyers and sue her parents.
Sam Lutfi Is Young Hollywood’s Most Infamous Svengali|Amy Zimmerman|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Over in her corner, between young Billings and the interloper, Stuart, Sue was having a beautiful time.
Blue Bonnet in Boston|Caroline E. Jacobs
"I wonder what's in it," said Sue, as her brother and Harry prepared to wade out.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove|Laura Lee Hope
She hastened to that end of the car, followed by Bunny and Sue, who did not want to be left behind.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South|Laura Lee Hope
He hoped and expected all the next day; but no Sue appeared; neither was there any note of reply.
Jude the Obscure|Thomas Hardy
Lily was not heavy like Sue, the doll about which I told you before, the one the lady once thought was her baby in the car.
Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's|Laura Lee Hope

British Dictionary definitions for sue (1 of 2)

sue

/ (sjuː, suː) /

verb sues, suing or sued

to institute legal proceedings (against)

to make suppliant requests of (someone for something)

archaic to pay court (to)

Derived forms of sue

suer, noun

Word Origin for sue

C13: via Anglo-Norman from Old French sivre, from Latin sequī to follow

British Dictionary definitions for sue (2 of 2)

Sue

/ (French sy) /

noun

Eugène (øʒɛn). original name Marie-Joseph Sue. 1804–57, French novelist, whose works, notably Les mystères de Paris (1842–43) and Le juif errant (1844–45), were among the first to reflect the impact of the industrial revolution on France

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单词	sue
释义	sue [ soo ] / su / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sue ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), sued, su·ing. to institute a process in law against; bring a civil action against: to sue someone for damages. to woo or court. Obsolete. to make petition or appeal to. verb (used without object), sued, su·ing. to institute legal proceedings, or bring suit: She threatened to sue. to make petition or appeal: to sue for peace. to court a woman. Verb Phrases sue out, to make application for or apply for and obtain (a writ or the like) from a court of law. Origin of sue 1150–1200; Middle English suen, siwen<Old French sivre<Vulgar Latin *sequere to follow, for Latin sequī SYNONYMS FOR sue 5 beg, petition, plead, pray. SEE SYNONYMS FOR sue ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM sue suer, nounun·sued, adjective Words nearby sue sudoriparous, Sudra, suds, sudser, sudsy, sue, suede, suent, Suess, suet, Suetonius Definition for sue (2 of 2) Sue [ soo; French sy ] / su; French sü / noun Eu·gène [œ-zhen], /œˈʒɛn/, Marie Joseph Sue, 1804–57, French novelist. a female given name, form of Susan, Susanna, Susannah. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sue The NRA wants the ability to sue local officials for passing laws that protect public safety. The NRA’s Twisted List for Santa\|John Feinblatt\|December 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The families of suicide victims often sue and can win large settlements. A Million Ways to Die in Prison\|Daniel Genis\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Enter Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which threatened to sue. In Florida, ’Tis The Season for Satan\|Jay Michaelson\|December 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “Sue (Or In a Season of Crime)” brings the rock chameleon into jazz territory, backed up by a horn-heavy jazz big band. David Bowie Goes Big Band in New Music Video\|Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video\|November 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST According to reports, Sam convinced Bynes to fly out to LA, ostensibly to meet with some lawyers and sue her parents. Sam Lutfi Is Young Hollywood’s Most Infamous Svengali\|Amy Zimmerman\|October 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Over in her corner, between young Billings and the interloper, Stuart, Sue was having a beautiful time. Blue Bonnet in Boston\|Caroline E. Jacobs "I wonder what's in it," said Sue, as her brother and Harry prepared to wade out. Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove\|Laura Lee Hope She hastened to that end of the car, followed by Bunny and Sue, who did not want to be left behind. Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South\|Laura Lee Hope He hoped and expected all the next day; but no Sue appeared; neither was there any note of reply. Jude the Obscure\|Thomas Hardy Lily was not heavy like Sue, the doll about which I told you before, the one the lady once thought was her baby in the car. Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's\|Laura Lee Hope British Dictionary definitions for sue (1 of 2) sue / (sjuː, suː) / verb sues, suing or sued to institute legal proceedings (against) to make suppliant requests of (someone for something) archaic to pay court (to) Derived forms of sue suer, noun Word Origin for sue C13: via Anglo-Norman from Old French sivre, from Latin sequī to follow British Dictionary definitions for sue (2 of 2) Sue / (French sy) / noun Eugène (øʒɛn). original name Marie-Joseph Sue. 1804–57, French novelist, whose works, notably Les mystères de Paris (1842–43) and Le juif errant (1844–45), were among the first to reflect the impact of the industrial revolution on France Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sue prosecute, file, claim, charge, indict, accuse, plead, appeal, petition, beseech, litigate, contest, beg, summon, entreat, solicit, demand, supplicate, follow up, pull up
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sue

verb (used with object), sued, su·ing.

verb (used without object), sued, su·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of sue

SYNONYMS FOR sue

OTHER WORDS FROM sue

Words nearby sue

Definition for sue (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for sue

British Dictionary definitions for sue (1 of 2)

verb sues, suing or sued

Derived forms of sue

Word Origin for sue

British Dictionary definitions for sue (2 of 2)

noun

Words related to sue