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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

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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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Ahead of the draft legislation being published, Rayner had urged the government to stick to its election pledge to cap ground rents, amid fears the promise could be dropped following lobbying from freeholders.

From BBC

Emergency services, including firearms officers, were called to Bridge Road, in Alum Rock, Birmingham, shortly after 12:00 GMT following reports a man had been seriously injured.

From BBC

It follows reports that France plans to move air defence systems to the island after the base was hit by a drone.

From BBC

It comes after Qatar suspended production at a key liquefied natural gas plant Tuesday following a drone strike, state-owned Qatar Energy said in a statement.

From Barron's

After an hour-long ceremony, the mourners - many of whom concealed their identities using face masks - followed the coffin as it was carried to the grave.

From BBC

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