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gives chase

gives chase is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give chase.

Meaning of give chase

Verb

give chase (third-person singular simple present gives chase, present participle giving chase, simple past gave chase, past participle given chase)

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To begin chasing or pursuing someone or something, whether on foot or by vehicle.
    • After the robbery, the police gave chase but didn't catch the suspect.
    Synonyms:
    give pursuit

Questions about gives chase

What is gives chase the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives chase is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give chase.

Words near gives chase in the dictionary

  1. gives battle
  2. gives birth
  3. gives blood
  4. gives brain
  5. gives by
  6. gives chase
  7. gives credit
  8. gives curry
  9. gives dap
  10. gives dome
  11. gives ear

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