English Synonym Finder

ensue

Definitions

To happen or occur afterward or as a result.

To follow as a consequence or logical outcome.

Examples

If you ignore the warning signs, serious consequences will likely ensue.

A heated argument began to ensue after the referee made the controversial call.

Chaos did not ensue as expected, because the crowd remained remarkably calm throughout the event.

Synonyms

follow succeed result arise proceed develop happen

Antonyms

precede antecede herald foreshadow cause initiate begin