ensue

[en-soo] / ɛnˈsu /

VERB

start to happen; come to pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise befall come up emanate occur turn out

STRONG

appear attend derive develop eventuate flow follow issue proceed result stem succeed supervene

WEAK

be consequent on be subsequent to come after come next eventualize turn up

Antonyms

STRONG

cause cease disregard halt neglect precede repress stop

WEAK

antecede

Example Sentences

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But complications ensue once Gaston, who has taken a position as secretary to the intended victim, falls for her, and she for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There’s going to be a lot of new capital raised, and we expect a massive new wave of capacity expansion to ensue.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

"But this effect will not last long, and a trend shift will ensue before the middle of the century."

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2025

A recent spate of hacks has highlighted the chaos that can ensue when hackers take computer systems down.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Men chase women down corridors, and laughter and spirited chaos ensue.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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