chase

//tʃeɪs//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

chaseInfinitive
chasePresent tense
chasedPast tense
chasedPast participle
chasingPresent participle
chasesThird-person singular
1

to run after someone or something in order to catch or capture them

The dog chased the cat across the yard.

2

to pursue someone or something persistently

The reporter chased the politician for an interview.

3

to try to obtain or achieve something

He spent years chasing his dream of becoming a professional musician.

4

to drive or force someone or something away

The farmer chased the birds away from his crops.

Noun

chaseSingular
chasesPlural
1

the act of pursuing someone or something

The police gave chase to the suspect.

2

a hunt or pursuit

The police gave chase to the suspect through the streets.

Synonym