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ensue

[ en-soo ]

verb (used without object)

ensued, ensuing.
  1. to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession:

    As the days ensued, he recovered his strength.

  2. to follow as a consequence; result:

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

    Synonyms: , ,



ensue

/ ɪˈː /

verb

  1. intr to follow; come next or afterwards
  2. intr to follow or occur as a consequence; result
  3. obsolete.
    tr to pursue
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of ensue1

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

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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