What does ensue mean?
Ensue means (obsolete, transitive) To follow (a leader, inclination etc.)..
Ensue
/ɪnˈsjuː/ · verb
Meaning
(obsolete, transitive) To follow (a leader, inclination etc.)..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete, transitive) To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
- (obsolete, transitive) To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
- (intransitive) To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
Example Sentences
to ripenesse of mans state they grew: / Then shewing forth signes of their fathers blood, / They loued armes, and knighthood did ensew, / Seeking aduentures [...].
To ensue his example in doynge the like mischiefe.
Oh how many changes are like to ensue this reformation!
Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue.
After ſo bad a beginning, whats like to inſue?
Nor, having married coach and bogie design successfully, does it follow that good riding will ensue, whatever the track carrying it—as the performance of B.R. standard coaches on flat-bottom, concrete-sleepered track bears witness.
Synonyms for ensue
Antonyms for ensue
Related Words
Word Forms
- ensues
- ensuing
- ensued
- insue
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ensue?
Common synonyms include carry out, follow, pursue, come after.
What is the opposite of ensue?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ensue in a sentence?
to ripenesse of mans state they grew: / Then shewing forth signes of their fathers blood, / They loued armes, and knighthood did ensew, / Seeking aduentures [...].
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