run after
Third Person
runs after
Present Participle
running after
Past Tense
ran after
Past Participle
run after
1
to follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them
- The police had to run after the suspect to apprehend him.
- The children love to run after the ice cream truck when it comes through the neighborhood.
- He's always eager to run after his dreams of becoming a successful musician.
- We decided to run after the thief who snatched the purse.
- She always loved to run after butterflies in the garden during summer.
2
to actively try to gain someone's love or affection
- John has been running after Sarah for months, hoping she'll notice his feelings.
- Despite numerous rejections, he continues to run after her, believing she will eventually say yes.
- He decided to run the woman he loved after, even though they had just met.
- She ran after her crush, showering him with attention and affection.
- She couldn't resist running after him, hoping he would feel the same way.