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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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The station group pulled Kimmel off the air Sept. 17 following a backlash over the host’s comments related to the killing of right-wing activist Charile Kirk.

From Los Angeles Times

The “World Series hangover” conversation has followed the Dodgers since they reported for spring training.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the judgment also upheld the right of political parties to deselect spokespeople whose views conflict with party policy, provided fair procedures are followed.

From BBC

McDonnell and Begum's suspensions ended on Friday following discussions with the new chief whip, Jonathan Reynolds.

From BBC

The sweeping changes announced by the federal government follows years of financial losses sustained by the postal service, which faces reduced demand and stiff competition from private parcel delivery services.

From BBC

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

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