Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To happen or occur afterward or as a result of something.
Ensue
/ɪnˈsjuː/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Silence ensues upon the proclamation.
A pause ensued, in which the schoolmaster looked very awkward.
Lock!' thrice in the ensuing night, but no return of Bradley.
Etymology:
The word ensue originated from the Middle English, tracing back to the Latin insequi, which means to follow closely, stemming from in- (in, on) + sequi (to follow). The word made its way into English through Old French as ensuivre.
Usage Statistics:
13 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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