Idiom
chase after
Meaning
To pursue someone with romantic intentions; to woo.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“He likes her and tries to chase after her every day.”
“Even though she told him she was not interested, he continued to chase after her at every party.”
“Despite the clear lack of reciprocation, he persisted in his attempt to chase after her, hoping that his constant attention would eventually win her heart.”
Examples
simple
“He likes her and tries to chase after her every day.”
contextual
“Even though she told him she was not interested, he continued to chase after her at every party.”
complex
“Despite the clear lack of reciprocation, he persisted in his attempt to chase after her, hoping that his constant attention would eventually win her heart.”
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