TOEFL ensue Definition To happen or occur afterward; to follow as a result. Example "Chaos ensued after the power outage." Sign in to save TOEFL Quiz → ← ensign ensure → Study tips featuring "ensue" Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Track How TOEFL Words Behave With Others Group TOEFL Words Around Academic Themes Related words TOEFL brighten GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate GRE abduct SAT abet GRE abhor GRE abide SAT abject TOEFL ablaze