The difference between Come after and Ensue
When used as verbs, come after means to pursue or follow, whereas ensue means to follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
check bellow for the other definitions of Come after and Ensue
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Come after as a verb:
To pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.
Examples:
"Don't try to come after me."
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Come after as a verb:
To follow or succeed; to be the successor of.
Examples:
"Who came after Richard the Lionheart?"
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Ensue as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
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Ensue as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
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Ensue as a verb (intransitive):
To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
Examples:
"Give three freshmen six bottles of wine, and hilarity will ensue."