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ensue

verb
/ɪnˈsjuː/

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example Sentences

After the argument, silence ensued.

Synonyms

follow, result, occur, arise, develop

Antonyms

precede, cause, prevent

Collocations

ensue from, chaos ensued, silence ensued, conflict ensued

Related Vocabularies

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or...
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to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

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