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ensue
[ en-soo ]
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: , ,
ensue
/ ɪˈː /
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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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ensue1
C14: from Anglo-French ensuer, from Old French ensuivre, from en- 1+ suivre to follow, from Latin ī
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See follow.
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He confronts them and a struggle ensues, which culminates in the accidental shooting and death of Mook.
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Amid the ensuing gore, played for cheap chuckles, Ridley is splashed with the unicorn’s purple blood, which clears up her acne and gives Elliot perfect eyesight.
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Their ensuing escapade will surely reach doom levels.
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What ensues is an iconic clip of them dancing around to a symphonic version of the song.
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An altercation ensued with the babysitter and one child was knocked over.
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