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learner1
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 Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:11 am Post subject: pursue |
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Hello,
'John has been pursuing/chasing/running after/going after her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months.'
I know 'chase', 'go after' and 'run after' have the similar meaning as 'pursue' here. What is the difference among these expressions? Are they all interchangeable here?
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Mister Micawber
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Here, with the same meaning (amorous intentions), I see no difference. Pursue is more formal.
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learner1
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Hello Mr. Micawber,
Thank you for your kind reply. |
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learner1
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:01 am Post subject: |
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Hello Mr. Micawber,
1.Do they all mean 'try hard to make someone notice you and pay attention to you, because you want to have a romantic relationship with them.' The definition is from online dictionary for 'chase'.
2.Does 'court' have the same meaning here?
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