1. Verb
To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.
2. Verb
To endeavor to overtake; to go in pursuit of; to chase; to pursue; to prosecute.
3. Verb
To accept as authority; to adopt the opinions of; to obey; to yield to; to take as a rule of action; as, to follow good advice.
4. Verb
To copy after; to take as an example.
5. Verb
To succeed in order of time, rank, or office.
6. Verb
To result from, as an effect from a cause, or an inference from a premise.
7. Verb
To watch, as a receding object; to keep the eyes fixed upon while in motion; to keep the mind upon while in progress, as a speech, musical performance, etc.; also, to keep up with; to understand the meaning, connection, or force of, as of a course of thought or argument.
8. Verb
To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.
9. Verb
To go or come after; -- used in the various senses of the transitive verb: To pursue; to attend; to accompany; to be a result; to imitate.
10. Verb
follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba"; "trace the student's progress"; "trace one's ancestry"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
11. Verb
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the feminist movement"; "The candidate espouses Republican ideals"
Vocabulary classified under Word origins
12. Verb
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules"
Vocabulary classified under Word origins
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