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Definitions for Ensue

[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.
[3] (intr) to follow; come next or afterwards
[4] (intr) to follow or occur as a consequence; result
[5] (tr) obsolete to pursue

Words related to Ensue

emanate, befall, arise, occur, derive, develop, appear, attend, flow, eventuate, stem, succeed, result, follow, issue, supervene, proceed

Words nearby Ensue

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Origin of Ensue

1350–1400; Middle English ensuen < Anglo-French ensuer (cognate with Old French ensui(v)re ). See en-1, sue

Other words from Ensue

en·su·ing·ly , adverb

Word origin for Ensue

C14: from Anglo-French ensuer, from Old French ensuivre, from en- 1 + suivre to follow, from Latin sequī

Synonyms for Ensue

arise, befall, come up, emanate, occur, turn out, appear, attend, derive, develop, eventuate, flow, follow, issue, proceed, result, stem, succeed, supervene, be consequent on, be subsequent to, come after, come next, eventualize, turn up