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follow

[fol-oh] / ˈfɒl oʊ /
VERB
take the place of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pursue
STRONG
chase displace ensue postdate replace result succeed supersede supervene supplant
WEAK
be subsequent to come after come from come next go after go next proceed from spring from
Antonyms
STRONG
precede
WEAK
avoid disregard go before lead misunderstand neglect not get pass over scorn shun slight
VERB
trail, pursue physically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accompany attend seek track
STRONG
catenate chase concatenate convoy dog draggle escort freeze hound hunt persecute search shadow shag spook stalk tag tail tailgate
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
neglect
STRONG
ignore leave alone let go run away
WEAK
avoid disregard go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
act in accordance with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch
STRONG
accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard
WEAK
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
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release
STRONG
be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose
WEAK
avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept get see
STRONG
appreciate apprehend catch comprehend dig fathom grasp realize
WEAK
catch on get the picture take in
Antonyms
STRONG
let go lose misunderstand neglect not get release
WEAK
avoid disregard go before lead pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
add as a contact on social media
Synonyms
STRONG
add friend
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unfollow
STRONG
block
WEAK
remove

Example Sentences

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That’s good enough to put it in the top 17% of balanced funds that follow the classic 60/40 stock/bond strategy, according to Morningstar.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Treasury yields moved lower ahead of a holiday-shortened Friday session that will follow the 8:30 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"I hope the next AG will release all the Epstein files according to the law and follow up with investigations, prosecutions and arrests," he wrote on X.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Miller gives both characters some claim on the truth, making the twisting argument that breaks out between the brothers enthralling to follow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Finally, in a kind of mad worry, I took off his harness and let him run free, thinking he might just follow us as we made our way through the darkness.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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