ensue
Meaning
To ensue is to occur as a consequence or result of a preceding event or action, often implying a sequence of developments that follow logically or inevitably from a prior situation.
💡 The term is often misused in informal contexts where simpler synonyms like "follow" or "result" might suffice; it carries a formal tone that is suited for academic or professional discourse.
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