
Ensue
Sequential Events
Use 'ensue' to indicate a direct sequence of events, where one action leads to another.

He forgot to send the invite, and chaos ensued.
Cause and Effect
'Ensue' often implies a cause-and-effect relationship; it describes what comes as a result of a prior event.

She won the lottery, and a media frenzy ensued.
Negative Consequences
'Ensue' is frequently used when talking about negative outcomes or situations.

After his defeat, a period of self-doubt ensued.
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AriseCome aboutFollowHappenOccurProceedResultTranspire
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