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en·sue (en so̵̅o̅′, -syo̵̅o̅′; in-)

intransitive verb ensued -·sued′, ensuing -·su′·ing

  1. to come afterward; follow immediately
  2. to happen as a consequence; result

Etymology: ME ensuen < stem of OFr ensuivre < VL *insequere < L insequi < in- + sequi, to follow: see sequent

transitive verb

Archaic to strive for; follow; pursue

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ensue Synonyms

ensue

v.

result, follow, eventuate arise; see happen 2, result, succeed 2. See syn. study at follow.


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ensue Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • inevitably: If they do, great suffering inevitably ensues for all three people.

Used with why or when

  • that: A massive fight ensues that eventually ends when one of the women brings a brick crashing down.

Present participle complement

  • follow: Did a riot ensue following this diabolical decision which kept Stoke from the replay which they deserved?
  • regard: Considerable debate ensued regarding costs for the 2006 Gathering in Stirling.

Preposition: with

  • reference: Discussion ensued with particular reference to the following:- Representation to Council re.
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