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give chase vs pursue

pursue vs give chase

give chase and pursue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give chase No No Yes No
pursue No No Yes No
As verbs, pursue is a hypernym of give chase; that is, pursue is a word with a broader meaning than give chase:
  • give chase: go after with the intent to catch
  • pursue: follow in or as if in pursuit
Other hypernyms of give chase include follow.
give chase (verb) pursue (verb)
go after with the intent to catch go in search of or hunt for
follow in or as if in pursuit
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry further or advance
Difference between give chase and pursue

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