chase; pursue; run after
Meanings
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to chase; to pursue; to run after physically
Refers to physically running after a person, animal, or object. Often implies rapid movement.
The children were chasing each other and playing in the park.
The hound is chasing a wild rabbit.
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The police were driving on the highway chasing the escaped prisoner.
Two boys were chasing the waves on the beach.
Please do not run and chase in the corridor.
verb
to pursue; to seek after; to strive for
Used for abstract goals such as fame, profit, dreams, trends, or love. Often implies a sustained effort over time.
Young people should bravely go and pursue their own dreams.
He spent his whole life pursuing fame and fortune, but neglected his family.
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This company is currently chasing new market opportunities.
Don't blindly chase trends; have your own style.
The poet spent his whole life pursuing that perfect artistic mood.