ensue

[en-soo]

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

ensue

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensue¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensue¹

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

Synonym Study

See follow.

Example Sentences

Then USC looked even worse on its ensuing drive when, on first and goal from the Oregon 8-yard line, Riley inexplicably called two running plays by Lemon that were both stuffed.

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The market eventually rallied as many of the tariff rates were rolled back during negotiations in the ensuing months.

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“If domestic confidence in the government’s and Bank of Japan’s commitment to low inflation is lost, the reasons to buy JGBs disappear, and more disruptive capital flight ensues,” he says.

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On the ensuing kickoff, however, the Bills reclaimed the lead as Ray Davis returned the ball 97 yards for a touchdown and a 16-13 Buffalo edge.

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In the ensuing years, Summers would remain in regular contact with Epstein.

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Related Words

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• come up 
• emanate 
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