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Word entry · 5 letters

ensue

Best crossword clue

"Follow as a result"

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5 lettersPronunciation /ɪnˈsjuː/Part of speech verbSorted eensuStarts with EEnds with E2 cluesCommon crossword word
1E2N3S4U5E

Definitions

  1. issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

Word origin

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).

Used in a sentence

  • to ripenesse of mans state they grew: / Then shewing forth signes of their fathers blood, / They loued armes, and knighthood did ensew, / Seeking aduentures [...].
  • To ensue his example in doynge the like mischiefe.
  • Oh how many changes are like to ensue this reformation!

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Follow as a result5 letters
02Happen or occur afterward5 letters

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