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Thursday, August 5, 2010

My Word of The Day, Ensue

Ensue

/ɪnˈsjuː/

verb [I] formal

What does it mean?

  • to happen after something else, especially as a result of it
  • happen after or as a result of another event

Example:

Locally the focus has been on the actions of dissident republicans in encouraging young nationalists onto the streets. But in England many fail to understand why tradition should justify any Orange parade proceeding down a route where trouble might ensue.Quoted from:bbc.co.uk

Etymology

late 14c., from O.Fr. ensivre "follow close upon," from L.L. insequere , from L. insequi "to pursue," from in- "upon" + sequi "follow".

Synonyms:

come after, come next, follow, issue, proceed, result, stem, succeed.

Antonyms:

Antecede, come first, forerun, go ahead of, go before, introduce, lead, pave the way, precede, usher


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