insector — meaning in English

English meaning

• chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
• pursue verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.

Senses

insector is used for these senses in English:

• chase (transitive, baseball) To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.
• pursue (ambitransitive) To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase. [from 14th c.]

chase — full definition

1. verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
2. verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
3. noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
4. verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.

pursue — full definition

1. verb To follow someone or something in order to catch them.
2. verb To work toward or continue with a goal, activity, or career.

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