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chase — chase1 chaseable, adj. /chays/, v., chased, chasing, n. v.t. 1. to pursue in order to seize, overtake, etc.: The police officer chased the thief. 2. to pursue with intent to capture or kill, as game; hunt: to chase deer. 3. to follow or devote… … Universalium
chase — {{11}}chase (n.) mid 13c., a hunt, from O.Fr. chace, from chacier (see CHASE (Cf. chase) (v.)). Meaning A pursuit (of an enemy, etc.) is early 14c. {{12}}chase (v.) c.1300, chacen to hunt, from O.Fr. chacier to hunt, ride swiftly, strive for (Mod … Etymology dictionary
chase — I [[t]tʃeɪs[/t]] v. chased, chas•ing, n. 1) to follow rapidly or intently to seize, overtake, etc.; pursue: to chase a thief[/ex] 2) to pursue with intent to capture or kill, as game; hunt 3) to follow or devote one s attention to with the hope… … From formal English to slang
chase — chase1 [chās] vt. chased, chasing [ME chacen, cacchen: see CATCH] 1. to follow quickly or persistently in order to catch or harm 2. to run after; follow; pursue 3. to seek after 4. to make run away; drive … English World dictionary
