Word
chased
US/ˈtʃeɪst/
UK/tʃˈeɪst/
Definitions
01pursued someone or something
v. ran after someone or something to catch them.
v. followed someone or something rapidly in order to catch or drive them away.
“The dog chased the cat all the way across the garden.”
“The police chased the suspect through several narrow alleys before finally cornering him near the waterfront.”
02tried to get something
v. tried very hard to get something you wanted, like a job or a goal.
v. pursued a goal, person, or objective with persistence.
“She chased her dream of becoming a pilot for many years.”
“The company chased several high-profile contracts throughout the quarter, hoping to secure its financial future before the fiscal year ended.”
03decorated metal
adj. describes metal that has a pattern cut or pressed into it.
adj. referring to metalwork decorated by embossing or engraving with a tool.
“The museum displayed a beautiful chased silver bowl from the 18th century.”
“The artisan presented a collection of chased gold ornaments, each featuring intricate floral patterns hammered into the surface with remarkable precision.”
Technical
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
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