What does "ensues" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of ensue

What is a synonym for "ensues"?

Common synonyms include: result, follow, arise, attend, become of, c.

Ensues

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of ensue form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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result follow arise attend become of c

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"The mind’s thoughts precede actions, guide them and make them. For someone, therefore, who speaks or acts with evil mind, suffering ensues, just as a cartwheel follows the path of the draft-ox."

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