ensue

verb

Etymology: 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).

1. To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).

   “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.”

2. To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.

   “Oh how many changes are like to ensue this reformation!”

3. To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.

   “Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue.”

   “After ſo bad a beginning, whats like to inſue?”