Performing an Action or Experiencing (After & Past)

to find out how someone is doing, especially if one has not seen or heard from them for a while

When I ran into Sarah at the store, she asked after you and wanted to know if you were feeling better.

to follow or chase someone, often with the intent of catching or reaching them

The dog escaped from the backyard, and the children came after it, trying to bring it back home.

to take action or make an effort to pursue or attain something

He's spending too much time on social media instead of getting after his work responsibilities.

to pursue or try to catch someone or something

The detective decided to go after the suspect, who was fleeing the crime scene.

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication.

to go after someone or something in order to catch them

I'm going to make after the train.

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

They decided to name their daughter after her grandmother.

to follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them

The police had to run after the suspect to apprehend him.

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

The little girl strongly takes after her mother.

to move past someone with speed

The fast runner blew past others in the race effortlessly.

to move beyond a specific location, object, or person

We'll need to go past the store to reach the park.

to present an idea or proposal to someone with the intention of getting their opinion or approval

I need to run past my new project idea with the team before I proceed.