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follows

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

Example Sentences

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Kissei said the reversal follows discussions with Japan’s Ministry of Health, which instructed the company to include new warnings for clinicians over potentially harmful side effects with the drug’s packaging.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Filmed on location in Sequoia National Park, “Wowsabout” follows live-action puppets Roxy, a hedgehog, and Ronald, a pig, as they go on a camping trip and learn about the marvels of nature.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Goodarzi’s comments about using AI as an excuse for job cuts follows what experts in the industry have said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The series follows retired actor John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall, and Welsh detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth, as they solve murders in the Welsh countryside.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But then she sees the helplessness on my face and follows it with a quick “Sorry” and a shoulder squeeze.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell