ensue

Meanings

Verb

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French ensu-, stem of some conjugated forms of ensuivre (“follow close upon, come afterward”) (French ensuivre), from Latin īnsequere, from īnsequi (“to pursue, follow, follow after; come next”), from in- (“upon”) (see in-) + sequi (“follow”) (see sequel).

Synonyms

arise, carry out, come after, follow, pursue, result, succeed

Scrabble Score: 5

ensue is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ensue is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ensue is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

ensue is a valid Words With Friends word