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Antonyms for go after


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : goh
Phonetic Transcription : goʊ



Definition of go after

Origin :
  • 1727, "action of going," from go (v.). The sense of "a try or turn at something" is from 1825; meaning "something that goes, a success" is from 1876. Phrase on the go "in constant motion" is from 1843.
  • As in aggressive : adj assertive
  • As in inveigh : verb blame, denounce
  • As in prospect : verb look for; seek
  • As in pursue : verb chase, follow
  • As in pursue : verb seek social alliance with
  • As in rebuke : verb reprimand; criticize harshly
  • As in rival : verb oppose; be a match for
  • As in seek : verb look for
  • As in strive : verb try for, exert oneself
  • As in take a crack at : verb try
  • As in track/track down : verb follow, pursue
  • As in try : verb attempt
  • As in catch : verb come from behind and grab
  • As in chase : verb run after, pursue
  • As in supervene : verb follow
  • As in compete : verb go up against in contest
  • As in contend : verb compete, fight
  • As in follow : verb take the place of
  • As in follow : verb trail, pursue physically
  • As in hunt : verb look, search for

Synonyms for go after

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