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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see chase, after.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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verb
go after with the intent to catch
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: chase, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pursue, follow
Narrower terms: tree, quest, hound, hunt, trace, run down
verb
pursue someone sexually or romantically
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: chase
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: woo, court, romance, solicit
History
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Across languages
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