ensues

[en-sooz]

verb

1. third person singular present indicative of ensue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensues¹

ensue + -s ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Their abusive chants towards their own manager will only fade if a significant run of victories ensues both at home and abroad.

From BBC

“What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!” according to the film’s official synopsis.

From Los Angeles Times

In Zimmerman’s final pick, Rose’s mother visits and friction ensues when Rose coddles her too much.

From Los Angeles Times

The mutual encouragement that ensues is another reason the game is so special.

From BBC

She hands her customers, mostly the neighborhood’s elderly Asian and Latino residents, a plastic bag, then a discourse ensues regarding the prices.

From Los Angeles Times