Synonyms

ensue

American

[en-soo] / ɛnˈsu /

verb (used without object)

ensued, ensuing

to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession.

As the days ensued, he recovered his strength.
to follow as a consequence; result.

When those two friends meet, a battle of wits ensues.

Synonyms:

proceed, arise, issue

ensue British

/ ɪnˈsjuː /

verb

(intr) to follow; come next or afterwards
(intr) to follow or occur as a consequence; result
obsolete (tr) to pursue

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Related Words

See follow.

Etymology

Origin of ensue

First recorded in 1450–1500; Middle English ensuen, from Anglo-French ensuer, cognate with Old French ensui(v)re; en- ¹, sue

Example Sentences

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Meta has so far argued that Kaley's excessive use of Instagram was not an addiction and that their platform was not to blame for her ensuing mental health problems.

From BBC

That is not to justify Mr Traore's disproportionate reaction from which the mass confrontation ensued.

From BBC

Every time a major leader falls, a fight for succession ensues, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The student rallies that started on Saturday followed other commemorations held across the country last week marking 40 days since since the escalation of protests and the ensuing deadly crackdown on 8 January.

From BBC

The surprise success goes immediately to Toño’s head, and Vargas Llosa is very funny about the backlash that ensues when a fringe scholar is nudged into the mainstream.

From The Wall Street Journal

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