ensues

verb

How many syllables in ensues?

There are 2 syllables in the word ensues.

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Divide ensues into syllables:

en · sues

How to pronounce ensues:

Definition of ensues:

ensues (verb):: to strive to attain pursue

Synonyms for ensues:

arise

be consequent on

befall

come after

come next

come to pass

derive

develop

displaces

flow

issue

proceed

replaces

result

roll up

stem

succeed

succeeds

supersedes

supervene

supplants

turn out or up

Antonyms for ensues:

begets

breeds

bring on

brings about

catalyses

catalyzes

causes

creates

cultivates

drives

effects

effectuates

elicits

engenders

enkindles

establishes

fosters

generates

gives rise to

hatches

incites

induces

initiates

inspires

instigates

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