ensue (Meaning)

Wordnet

ensue (v)

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

Webster

ensue (v. t.)

To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake.

Webster

ensue (v. i.)

To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession; to result; as, an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year ensuing was a cold one.

Synonyms & Antonyms of ensue

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ensue Sentence Examples

  1. After the explosion, chaos ensued, with people running and screaming in all directions.
  2. The failure of the peace talks ensued in a renewed outbreak of violence.
  3. The announcement of the election results was immediately ensued by a wave of protests.
  4. The accident ensued in a traffic jam that lasted for hours.
  5. The release of the new product ensued in long lines of customers eager to purchase it.
  6. The research team's discovery ensued in a breakthrough in the study of cancer.
  7. The promotion of the young executive ensued in a boost to morale among the employees.
  8. The sudden downpour of rain ensued in a rush hour commute turned into a nightmare for drivers.
  9. The President's speech ensued in a standing ovation from the audience.
  10. The signing of the peace treaty ensued in a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

FAQs About the word ensue

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); endTo follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake., To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence

replace, supersede, displace,supplant, succeed,supervene, postdate

follow, precede, follow,precede, antedate, predate,predate, antedate,

After the explosion, chaos ensued, with people running and screaming in all directions.

The failure of the peace talks ensued in a renewed outbreak of violence.

The announcement of the election results was immediately ensued by a wave of protests.

The accident ensued in a traffic jam that lasted for hours.