chase
Third Person
chases
Present Participle
chasing
Past Tense
chased
Past Participle
chased
1
to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them
transitive
- The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow alleys, determined to apprehend him.
- The children gleefully chased the ice cream truck as it made its way through the neighborhood.
- The dog excitedly chased the ball across the park.
- The cat stealthily chased a mouse through the backyard.
- The paparazzi relentlessly chased the celebrity, hoping to capture exclusive photos.
2
to create a groove or indentation, typically by engraving or cutting into a surface
transitive
- The artisan carefully chased intricate patterns into the metal surface.
- The sculptor used a chisel to chase the design into the marble.
- The carpenter decided to chase a border along the edge of the wooden panel.
- The silversmith skillfully chased the fine details onto the surface of the silver bowl.
- The artist used a tool to chase delicate lines into the clay before firing the pottery.
3
to adorn metal surfaces by creating designs or patterns through engraving or embossing
transitive
- The antique armor was expertly chased with intricate designs.
- The artist spent hours chasing the surface of the copper sheet to create a stunning image of a bird in flight.
- The craftsman chased the surface of the bronze sculpture to enhance its depth.
4
to pursue romantic or amorous attention from someone
transitive
- Despite his shy nature, Tom mustered the courage to chase the girl he admired.
- During the party, Alex couldn't resist the opportunity to chase Sarah.
- Sarah appreciated the attention when James started to chase her.
- John was hesitant at first but eventually mustered the confidence to chase Maria.
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