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follow

[fol-oh] / ˈfɒl oʊ /
VERB
take the place of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pursue
STRONG
chase displace ensue postdate replace result succeed supersede supervene supplant
WEAK
be subsequent to come after come from come next go after go next proceed from spring from
Antonyms
STRONG
precede
WEAK
avoid disregard go before lead misunderstand neglect not get pass over scorn shun slight
VERB
trail, pursue physically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accompany attend seek track
STRONG
catenate chase concatenate convoy dog draggle escort freeze hound hunt persecute search shadow shag spook stalk tag tail tailgate
WEAK
bring up the rear come with dog the footsteps of give chase go after go with onto put a tail on run after run down schlepp along stick to string along tag after tag along take out after
Antonyms
STRONGEST
neglect
STRONG
ignore leave alone let go run away
WEAK
avoid disregard go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
act in accordance with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere to adopt attend keep observe reflect serve support watch
STRONG
accord comply conform copy cultivate emulate harmonize heed imitate match mimic mind mirror note obey regard
WEAK
abide by be consistent with be devoted to be guided by be in keeping be interested in do like follow suit give allegiance to hold fast keep abreast of keep an eye on live up to model on pattern oneself upon string along take after take as an example
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard ignore let go neglect overlook refuse reject release
STRONG
be original clash deny differ disagree disobey fight oppose
WEAK
avoid go before lead misunderstand not get pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
understand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept get see
STRONG
appreciate apprehend catch comprehend dig fathom grasp realize
WEAK
catch on get the picture take in
Antonyms
STRONG
let go lose misunderstand neglect not get release
WEAK
avoid disregard go before lead pass over precede scorn shun slight
VERB
add as a contact on social media
Synonyms
STRONG
add friend
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unfollow
STRONG
block
WEAK
remove

Example Sentences

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She has indicated she will likely follow their advice.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I follow Melissa Clark’s chocolate olive oil cake recipe, which has always produced a moist cake that’s slightly floral in flavor, courtesy of warm Earl Grey tea that’s whisked into the batter.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

They have similarly sought assurances that the administration will follow through on a pending U.S. arms sale worth over $10 billion, which received approval from Taiwan’s legislature on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

If we feel exhausted trying to follow this model, maybe that’s because it isn’t natural to our species at all.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

I assigned one of our younger boys to follow Rolf home from work the next day and learn where he lived.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom