Synonyms for ensue
ɛnˈsuen·sue

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1. ensue

   Anything that comes after or goes after another, either in space or in time, is said to follow it. A servant follows or attends his master; a victorious general may follow the retiring enemy merely to watch and hold him in check; he chases or pursues with intent to overtake and attack; the chase is closer and hotter than the pursuit. (Compare synonyms for HUNT.) One event may follow another either with or without special connection; if it ensues, there is some orderly connection; as, the ensuing year; if it results from another, there is some relation of effect, consequence, or inference. A clerk observes his employer's directions. A child obeys his parent's commands, follows or copies his example, imitates his speech and manners. The compositor follows copy; the incoming succeeds the outgoing official.

   Synonyms:
   accompany, attend, chase, come after, copy, follow, go after, heed, imitate, obey, observe, practise, pursue, result, succeed

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.5 / 2 votes

1. ensue

   Synonyms:
   follow, accrue, supervise, befall

   Antonyms:
   precede, threaten, premonish, forewarn

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1. Ensueverb

   Synonyms:
   To follow, pursue, succeed. See Follow.

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. result, ensueverb

   issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

   "result in tragedy"

   Synonyms:
   result, leave, lead

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1. ensueverb

   Synonyms:
   follow, succeed, come after, be subsequent

2. ensueverb

   Synonyms:
   issue, arise, spring, flow, come, result, proceed, accrue

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How to use ensue in a sentence?

1. Brett Kavanaugh:

   Significant systemic benefits ensue from starting the statute of limitations clock when the state litigation in DNA testing cases like Reed’s has concluded.

2. Thomas Paine:

   The supposed quietude of a good man allures the ruffian; while on the other hand, arms like laws, discourage and keep the invader and the plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property. The same balance would be preserved were all the world destitute of arms, for all would be alike; but since some will not, others dare not lay them aside... Horrid mischief would ensue were one half the world deprived of the use of them...

3. Adriana Beltrn:

   It is going to ensue into a battle.

4. Ben Carson:

   Irrational decisions and violence often ensue, with few legal consequences for the individuals involved. seven years ago, the country was promised change that it could believe in. The emptiness of that promise notwithstanding, real change ultimately resides in each of us.

5. Joe Brusuelas:

   The tightening of lending standards and actual lending that’s going to ensue on the backside of this will cool the economy in a significant way, and that might.