ensue

[US]/ɪnˈsjuː/
[UK]/ɪnˈsuː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to happen or occur as a result of something else; to follow as a consequence

vt. to pursue or seek after
Word Forms
Present Participleensuing
Past Tenseensued
Third Person Singularensues
Past Participleensued

Phrases & Collocations

ensuing event

Example Sentences

Let him seek peace and ensue it!

What will ensue from / on these actions?

The trouble ensued from this misunderstanding.

Otherwise, inundation would ensue to our dismay.

Trouble will ensue if wind of this scandal gets out.

Who knows what a bother may ensue from overpopulation?

the difficulties which ensued from their commitment to Cuba.

the fierce air battles that ensued over the Pacific.

a furious row ensued between the referee and our lads.

The boiler exploded and a big fire ensued.

The conspirators took no part in the fighting which ensued.

Adam raised the issue of multimedia applications and much useful discussion ensued.

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