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Definition for follow

verb as in take the place of

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Strong matches

chase, displace, ensue, postdate, replace, result, succeed, supersede, supervene, supplant

Weak matches

be subsequent to, come after, come from, come next, go after, go next, proceed from, spring from

verb as in trail, pursue physically

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accompany, attend, seek, track

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catenate, chase, concatenate, convoy, dog, draggle, escort, freeze, hound, hunt, persecute, search, shadow, shag, spook, stalk, tag, tail, tailgate

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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

verb as in act in accordance with

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adhere to, adopt, attend, keep, observe, reflect, serve, support, watch

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accord, comply, conform, copy, cultivate, emulate, harmonize, heed, imitate, match, mimic, mind, mirror, note, obey, regard

Weak matches

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

verb as in understand

Strongest matches

accept, get, see

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appreciate, apprehend, catch, comprehend, dig, fathom, grasp, realize

Weak matches

catch on, get the picture, take in

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Example Sentences

The stations believe they are at a disadvantage in having to following regulations not imposed on their digital competitors.

From Los Angeles Times

The announcements follow two years of turmoil for the company since the relocation demand was made.

From BBC

At a press conference the following morning, Blair said it would have been better if it had not happened, while adding: "John is John".

From BBC

The visit was to arrange a time to do an interview as part of an investigation into alleged incitement to racial hatred, following a complaint from a member of the public, the force said.

From BBC

President Ruto has pledged to take action against corruption, following repeated allegations against his administration.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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