Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ensue

verb
/ɪnˈsuː/
Definition
To happen or occur afterward or as a result.
Examples
  • After the meeting ended, a heated discussion ensued among the participants.
  • When the storm passed, a sense of calm ensued in the neighborhood.
  • He apologized, but arguments still ensued between his friends.
Meaning
Ensue means something that follows after an event or action, typically as a consequence.
Synonyms
  • Follow
  • Result
  • Arise
  • Occur