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ensue

verb

to come at a later time; to happen as a result

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of ensue

displace, replace, supersede, supplant

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of ensue

antedate, follow, precede, predate

follow, succeed, ensue, supervene mean to come after something or someone. follow may apply to a coming after in time, position, or logical sequence.

succeed implies a coming after immediately in a sequence determined by natural order, inheritance, election, or laws of rank.

ensue commonly suggests a logical consequence or naturally expected development.

supervene suggests the following or beginning of something unforeseen or unpredictable.

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