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ensue

/ɛnˈsjʉː/verb

To happen afterward, often as a result of something.

Example sentences

  • “When the referee made the call, a loud argument ensued on the field.”
  • “A long legal battle ensued after the company refused to pay.”

Slightly formal, often with a flavor of comic inevitability: 'chaos ensued', 'hilarity ensued'. The following event is usually a consequence.

Synonyms for ensue

  • follow
  • result
  • arise
  • develop

Antonyms

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Related words

entailTo involve something as a necessary part or consequence.ennuiA heavy feeling of boredom and low spirits; weary dissatisfaction with life.enthrallTo capture someone's full attention as if by magic; to fascinate or charm completely.enmityA deep feeling of hatred or hostility toward someone, like that between enemies.enticeTo tempt someone into doing something by offering what they want or hope for.enigmaticMysterious and difficult to interpret or figure out.