chase

[cheɪs]

chase Definition

  • 1to run after someone or something in order to catch them
  • 2to try hard to persuade someone to have a romantic relationship with you
  • 3an act of pursuing someone or something

Using chase: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chase" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog chased the cat up a tree.

  • Example

    The police chased the thief through the streets.

  • Example

    He's been chasing her for months, but she's not interested.

  • Example

    I'm tired of chasing after him. He needs to take responsibility for his own life.

  • Example

    She's chasing her dreams of becoming a singer.

chase Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chase

Antonyms for chase

Idioms Using chase

  • get to the point without wasting time

    Example

    Let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issue.

  • to make someone work hard to get something

    Example

    The job interview was tough, but it gave me the chase I needed to improve my skills.

  • to run away quickly

    Example

    When the alarm went off, the burglars made a chase for it.

Phrases with chase

  • wild-goose chase

    a foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable

    Example

    Trying to find a parking spot in this neighborhood is a wild-goose chase.

  • to pursue someone or something

    Example

    The police gave chase to the suspect.

  • chase rainbows

    to pursue unrealistic goals or dreams

    Example

    He's always chasing rainbows instead of focusing on what he can realistically achieve.

Origins of chase

from Middle English 'chacen', from Old French 'chacier', from Vulgar Latin 'captiare', from Latin 'captare', meaning 'to catch'

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Summary: chase in Brief

The verb 'chase' [cheɪs] means to run after someone or something, to try hard to persuade someone to have a romantic relationship with you, or an act of pursuing someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'wild-goose chase,' denoting a foolish pursuit, and idioms like 'cut to the chase,' meaning to get to the point. Examples include 'The dog chased the cat up a tree,' and 'He's been chasing her for months, but she's not interested.'

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