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ensue
UK /ɪnˈsjuː/ US /ɪnˈsuː/
verb 3
Collocations
5ADJ.
shrill, soon
VERB + ENSUE
like, tears
ENSUE + NOUN
example, reformation
PREP.
in
ADV.
then
Definitions
verb
1
To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
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.
2
To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
Oh how many changes are like to ensue this reformation!
3
To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue.
After ſo bad a beginning, whats like to inſue?
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.)
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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to ripenesse of mans state they grew: / Then shewing forth signes of their fathers blood, / They loued armes, and knighthood did ensew, / Seeking aduentures [...].
Wiktionary02
To ensue his example in doynge the like mischiefe.
Wiktionary03
Oh how many changes are like to ensue this reformation!
Wiktionary04
Much hilarity will then ensue.
Tatoeba · #528235805
Tears ensue, / and wailing, shrill as though her heart would bleed.
Tatoeba · #704531706
When a sneeze comes out, and he hears the "Achoo!," a "Bless you" or "Gesundheit" soon will ensue.
Tatoeba · #10196358Usage Notes
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