# run after

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To follow quickly, often in an effort to catch or catch up with (someone or something).
2. To make a determined effort to win someone's affections or to have a sexual relationship with them.
3. To endeavour to find or obtain.
4. To seek the company or assistance of; to frequent; to consult (someone).
5. To seek to participate in, devote oneself to (something).
6. To be well-liked and much admired.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/run-after