chase
Translation
to pursue, to run after, to seek
Examples
The dog is chasing a ball.
The dog is chasing a ball.
She moved to London to chase her dreams.
She moved to London to chase her dreams.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to pursue (sb./sth.) The police chased the thief.
((after sb./sth.)) to try to get (sth.) He is chasing after a new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pursue, follow, hunt; Antonyms: flee, escape
Etymology
From Old French 'chacier', from Latin 'captiare' (to try to seize).
Memory Tips
Imagine a car 'chase' scene in a movie.