# ensue

Pronunciation: US say "in-SOO" /ɪnˈsuː/; UK say "in-SYOO" /ɪnˈsjuː/; AUS say "en-SYOO" /enˈsjʉː/

## Verb

1. To occur afterward as a result or effect of something that came before.
   - Simple: To happen afterward because of something that came before.
   - _A bitter argument ensued once the inheritance was announced._
   - _Long delays inevitably ensue when too many approvals are required._

## Verb

2. To come after another event in time; to be the period or event that follows it. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To come right after something else in time.
   - _A decade of peace ensued the treaty signed at the border._
   - _Lean years ensue every reckless reign, the old chronicler warned._
3. To go after and follow a leader, an example, or one's own inclination. *(obsolete)*
   - Simple: To follow a leader, an example, or your own feelings.
   - _The faithful ensued their teacher from one town to the next._
   - _Loyal soldiers ensue their commander even into hopeless battles._

## Origin

From Old French ensu-, a stem of ensuivre ("follow close upon, come afterward"), from Latin īnsequi ("to pursue, follow, come next"), formed from in- ("upon") plus sequi ("to follow").

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