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To have come into being as a result of something
“A revolt would follow from the president's decision to raise fuel taxes.”
To have understood or accepted the validity of
To have escorted or conducted someone to someplace
To have been a spectator of
Past tense for to move behind in the same direction
“We know where the bar is, so follow us.”
Past tense for to pursue in order to keep track of, or to apprehend, someone
“Follow that car, and don't let them get away!”
Past tense for to stealthily trail or watch
“The detective would quietly follow the suspect, hoping not to arouse his suspicion in the process.”
Past tense for to physically go along with
“My dog would follow me on all of my hikes through the backcountry.”
Past tense for to act according to specified rules
“Please follow the company's code of conduct while you are employed here.”
Past tense for to carry out a set of instructions
“Follow the detailed directions on the back of the box to toast your pop-tarts.”
(of a speaker, theory or argument) Past tense for to understand the meaning of
“Well, if Einstein couldn't follow string theory, me on the couch with a bag of potato chips won't either.”
Past tense for to take as a model for emulation
“Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar playing technique would heavily follow Jimi Hendrix's style.”
Past tense for to make one's way via a given path or trail
“To get to your destination, just follow this road to the end, and then turn to your right.”
Past tense for to succeed one's predecessor in a given position or role
“He had many fresh new ideas and was excited to follow his father as head of the family business.”
Past tense for to occur or follow after, or as the consequence of, something
“There have been no other known incidents of alleged misconduct that follow the original lawsuit.”
Past tense for to take an active interest in or be an avid supporter of
“When I was younger, I was a great fan of basketball and would follow the Chicago Bulls.”
Past tense for to keep informed of
“As an accountant, it is my job to follow the latest financial laws.”
(of music) Past tense for to perform an accompaniment to
“The drummer started with a funky beat, and the other musicians would follow accordingly.”
Being followed or pursued
Commemorated or followed, typically of a cultural event
That is, or has been, observed or scrutinized
Imitated or matched in some way
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