chase after



chase after

1. To pursue someone or something intently and tenaciously. I've always wanted to be a doctor; I've been chasing after that dream my whole life. The security guards chased after the thief for nearly a mile.
2. To pursue or court someone romantically or sexually. Mary has been chasing after Joe ever since she developed a crush on him in high school. My brother always spends his weekends chasing after girls in bars around town.
See also: after, chase

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RagnfrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Lacey['leisi]
Jelica-Serbian, Croatian
WinterWIN-tərEnglish (Modern)
Arnot['a:nət]
TopsyTAHP-seeEnglish (Rare)