Ran after someone or something to catch them; pursued quickly.
From Old French 'chacier,' which came from Latin 'captare' meaning 'to catch.' The meaning has stayed basically the same for over 1,000 years.
The word 'chase' is so universal that it appears in almost every culture's games and stories—from tag to police pursuits—because the instinct to pursue and evade is deeply human!
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