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Synonyms for run after

  • verb

Most common

follow chase pursue

All synonyms

Verb

1. Chase — to follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something)

chase, pursue, follow

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).

    That dog will get hurt if he continues to run after cars.

Example sentences

  • follow Some pupils find it difficult to follow the rules.
  • chase Sami tried to chase after Layla and talked to her.
  • pursue Students often pursue their teacher with questions.

By length

5 letters
chase1
6 letters
follow2, pursue2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (follow2 = 2 syllables).