Showing results for "follows"

present tense form of follow (3rd person singular).

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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The Pentagon’s order of Thaad interceptors follows the company’s pledge to expand production over seven years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“Hillbilly Elegy,” Vance’s first book, which follows his journey from poverty to college, the Marines in Iraq, Yale Law School and success as an entrepreneur and beyond, was a cultural phenomenon.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

“When Calls the Heart” is set in the early 20th century and follows Krakow’s schoolteacher Elizabeth Thatcher as she makes a life for herself in Hope Valley, a small town in western Canada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Germany’s move follows other countries such as France, Italy and China, which have all weighed proposals or enacted new laws to raise their retirement ages.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Dad shoots me a thumbs-up as he follows Teddy out the back door, and Brie takes a seat at the kitchen table, motioning for me to join her.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison