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Definition for follow

verb as in take the place of

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chase, displace, ensue, postdate, replace, result, succeed, supersede, supervene, supplant

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be subsequent to, come after, come from, come next, go after, go next, proceed from, spring from

verb as in trail, pursue physically

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accompany, attend, seek, track

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catenate, chase, concatenate, convoy, dog, draggle, escort, freeze, hound, hunt, persecute, search, shadow, shag, spook, stalk, tag, tail, tailgate

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bring up the rear, come with, dog the footsteps of, give chase, go after, go with, onto, put a tail on, run after, run down, schlepp along, stick to, string along, tag after, tag along, take out after

verb as in act in accordance with

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adhere to, adopt, attend, keep, observe, reflect, serve, support, watch

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accord, comply, conform, copy, cultivate, emulate, harmonize, heed, imitate, match, mimic, mind, mirror, note, obey, regard

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abide by, be consistent with, be devoted to, be guided by, be in keeping, be interested in, do like, follow suit, give allegiance to, hold fast, keep abreast of, keep an eye on, live up to, model on, pattern oneself upon, string along, take after, take as an example

verb as in understand

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accept, get, see

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appreciate, apprehend, catch, comprehend, dig, fathom, grasp, realize

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catch on, get the picture, take in

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Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Attention is turning to when key data will be released following a string of delays as investors remain uncertain over whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

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“My sister was studiously following the evacuation orders the night of the Eaton Fire. The truth is that if these companies had done what they were supposed to do, Stacey would be alive today.”

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At the time of the gift, Elizabeth's parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, before her father ascended to the throne as George VI, following his brother Edward VIII's abdication.

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The Home Office announced an "urgent investigation" involving the National Crime Agency and multiple police forces following a series of BBC reports into organised criminal networks operating on High Streets the length of Britain.

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Typically, that kind of mileage can have adverse effects the following season.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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