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ensue

/ɛnˈsjʉː/
verb
  1. To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).

  2. To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.

  3. To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.

    "Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue."

Synonymscome after, follow, carry out, follow, pursue, arise

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