chased
Translation
chased, pursued
Examples
The cat chased the mouse.
The cat chased the mouse.
The police chased the suspect.
The police chased the suspect.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to run after (sb./sth.) The dog chased the ball.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pursue, follow, hunt; Antonyms: flee, escape
Etymology
From Old French 'chacier', from Latin 'captiare' meaning 'to try to seize'.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'car chase' in a movie to remember the meaning of running after something.