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give chase

/gɪv tʃeɪs/
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Other forms: gave chase; giving chase; given chase; gives chase

Definitions of give chase
  1. verb
    go after with the intent to catch
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    types:
    tree
    chase an animal up a tree
    quest
    search the trail of (game)
    hound, hunt, trace
    pursue or chase relentlessly
    run down
    pursue until captured
    ferret
    hound or harry relentlessly
    type of:
    follow, pursue
    follow in or as if in pursuit
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