'Ensue' definitions:
Definition of 'ensue'
(from WordNet)
verb
Issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy" [syn: result, ensue]
Definition of 'Ensue'
From: GCIDE
- Ensue \En*sue"\, v. i. To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession; to result; as, an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year ensuing was a cold one. [1913 Webster]
- So spoke the Dame, but no applause ensued. --Pope. [1913 Webster]
- Damage to the mind or the body, or to both, ensues, unless the exciting cause be presently removed. --I. Taylor.
- Syn: To follow; pursue; succeed. See Follow. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Ensue'
From: GCIDE
- Ensue \En*sue"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ensued; p. pr. & vb. n. Ensuing.] [OF. ensevre, OF. & F. ensuivre, fr. L. insequi; in + sequi to pursue. See Sue.] To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake. [Obs.] "Seek peace, and ensue it." --1 Pet. iii. 11. [1913 Webster]
- To ensue his example in doing the like mischief. --Golding. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'ensue'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- attend,
- become of,
- c,
- come about,
- come after,
- come next,
- come of,
- come on,
- come out,
- derive,
- develop,
- displace,
- emanate,
- end,
- eventuate,
- fall out,
- fare,
- follow,
- follow after,
- follow up,
- go after,
- inherit,
- issue,
- overtake,
- pan out,
- proceed,
- prove,
- prove to be,
- replace,
- result,
- stem,
- succeed,
- supervene,
- terminate,
- track,
- trail,
- turn out,
- unfold,
- work out