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Another word for ensue

Verb

  1. To occur as a consequence

    2. See also:

    precede

    cause

  2. To occur after in time

    3. Idioms:
    See also:

    time

    precede

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Another word for ensue

Verb
    2. See also:

    follow

    succeed

    result

    happen

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Sentence Examples

  • If in extracting the insect the abdomen be ruptured, serious trouble may ensue from the resulting inflammation.

  • It was hoped that the defeat of Germany, and the end of the Third Reich, would soon ensue.

  • The battle that started to ensue made the violent movie Gladiator look like a picnic.

  • might ensue, and that the country might weaken itself by dissipation of energy.

  • The last time Jordan raised gasoline prices, six people died in the riots that started to ensue.

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