gives chase
Goes in pursuit
Gives chase means to pursue someone or something, typically at speed.
The phrase implies active, often urgent pursuit: The officer gave chase when the suspect fled.
It sounds slightly more formal or dramatic than simply "chased," appearing frequently in news reports and adventure narratives.
- runMove swiftly on foot
- runs afterPursues someone fleeing
- huntPursuit of quarry
- pursueFollow to catch
- stalkPlant's vertical support
track down · race · pounce · seek · sprint · overtake · hot pursuit · in hot pursuit · closing the gap · prey upon · tail · compete · shadow · follow · strive · run down · capture · corner
pursuit vs. flight
gives chaseflees
Departs to escape danger
runs away · takes flight · escapes · bolts · retreats
action vs. inaction
gives chasestands still
Ceases all movement
stays put · lets go · ignores · stays behind · stands by
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