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   Ensue (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ensued (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Ensuing.] [OF. ensevre, OF. &  F. ensuivre, fr. L. insequi; in + sequi to pursue. See Sue.] To follow; to pursue; to follow and overtake. [Obs.] “Seek peace, and ensue it.”  1 Pet. iii. 11.
   
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   To ensue his example in doing the like mischief. Golding.
   
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   Ensue, v. i. To follow or come afterward; to follow as a consequence or in chronological succession; to result; as, “an ensuing conclusion or effect; the year ensuing was a cold one.”
   
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   So spoke the Dame, but no applause ensued. Pope.
   
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   Damage to the mind or the body, or to both, ensues, unless the exciting cause be presently removed. I. Taylor.
   
   Syn. -- To follow; pursue; succeed. See Follow.
   
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