ensue

American  

[en-soo] / ɛnˈsu /

verb (used without object)

ensued, ensuing

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.

   Synonyms:

   proceed, arise, issue

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ensue British  

/ ɪnˈsjuː /

verb

1. (intr) to follow; come next or afterwards

2. (intr) to follow or occur as a consequence; result

3. obsolete (tr) to pursue

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Related Words

See follow.

Etymology

Origin of ensue

First recorded in 1450–1500; Middle English ensuen, from Anglo-French ensuer, cognate with Old French ensui(v)re; en- ¹, sue

Example Sentences

“Influenza cases are rising, and there is a lot of influenza activity and ensuing disruption occurring,” Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, told Salon.

From Salon

What ensues is a brilliantly taut ensemble piece.

From Los Angeles Times

But on the ensuing possession, Maiava threw into heavy coverage in the seam.

From Los Angeles Times

What emerged in the ensuing years is a patchwork of conflicting appellate court decisions, which the Supreme Court attempted to resolve Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Wilson remained chairman and held other roles at the retailer in the ensuing years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• arise
• befall
• come up
• emanate
• occur
• turn out