ensue

[en-soo]

verb (used without object)

ensued, ensuing 

1. to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession.

   As the days ensued, he recovered his strength.

2. to follow as a consequence; result.

   When those two friends meet, a battle of wits ensues.

   Synonyms: proceed, arise, issue

ensue

/ ɪnˈsjuː /

verb

1. (intr) to follow; come next or afterwards

2. (intr) to follow or occur as a consequence; result

3. obsolete,  (tr) to pursue

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensue¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; Middle English ensuen, from Anglo-French ensuer, cognate with Old French ensui(v)re; en- ¹, sue

Word History and Origins

Origin of ensue¹

C14: from Anglo-French ensuer, from Old French ensuivre, from _en- ¹ + suivre to follow, from Latin sequī

Synonym Study

See follow.

Example Sentences

On the ensuing possession, Rams defensive lineman Tyler Davis sacked C.J.

From Los Angeles Times

At least 10 people have died and hundreds have been injured in the ensuing unrest.

From Los Angeles Times

I felt myself losing interest in the story as the series progressed because their ensuing assignments, setbacks and interpersonal trajectories weren’t all that compelling.

From Los Angeles Times

The acceptance of the offer never arrived and an impasse in discussions ensued.

From BBC

Experts say the ensuing judicial dust-up it will clarify precedent in a murky corner of the law.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arise 
• befall 
• come up 
• emanate 
• occur 
• turn out