Antonyms for follow
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : fol-oh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɒl oʊ |
Definition of follow
Origin :- Old English folgian, fylgan "follow, accompany; follow after, pursue," also "obey, apply oneself to a practice or calling," from West Germanic *fulg- (cf. Old Saxon folgon, Old Frisian folgia, Middle Dutch volghen, Dutch volgen, Old High German folgen, German folgen, Old Norse fylgja "to follow").
- Probably originally a compound, *full-gan with a sense of "full-going;" the sense then shifting to "serve, go with as an attendant" (cf. fulfill). Related: Followed; following. To follow one's nose "go straight on" first attested 1590s. "The full phrase is, 'Follow your nose, and you are sure to go straight.' " [Farmer].
- verb take the place of
- verb trail, pursue physically
- verb act in accordance with
- verb understand
- As you do not propose to follow the sea, it will not be worth while to go as cabin-boy.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The marsh appears to follow along the south side of the range.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- We could follow the blood-drops for a long way over the stones.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- "You see we do not follow the English style," said the smooth hostess to Philip.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- The next question was, whether it was possible to follow them.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- What have I done that you should follow me with this relentless spite?
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- Reconstruction, readjustment, restoration all these must follow.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- He could follow his target as though a magnetic power attracted his rifle.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Someone, as he crossed the room, whirled to follow him with a glance.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- This artist, in the words of Lanzi, "was the first to see and follow light."
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
Synonyms for follow
- abide by
- accept
- accompany
- accord
- adhere to
- adopt
- appreciate
- apprehend
- attend
- be consistent with
- be devoted to
- be guided by
- be in keeping
- be interested in
- be subsequent to
- bring up the rear
- catch
- catch on
- catenate
- chase
- come after
- come from
- come next
- come with
- comply
- comprehend
- concatenate
- conform
- convoy
- copy
- cultivate
- dig
- displace
- do like
- dog
- dog the footsteps of
- draggle
- emulate
- ensue
- escort
- fathom
- follow suit
- freeze
- get
- get the picture
- give allegiance to
- give chase
- go after
- go next
- go with
- grasp
- harmonize
- heed
- hold fast
- hound
- hunt
- imitate
- keep
- keep abreast of
- keep an eye on
- live up to
- match
- mimic
- mind
- mirror
- model on
- note
- obey
- observe
- onto
- pattern oneself upon
- persecute
- postdate
- proceed from
- pursue
- put a tail on
- realize
- reflect
- regard
- replace
- result
- run after
- run down
- schlepp along
- search
- see
- seek
- serve
- shadow
- shag
- spook
- spring from
- stalk
- stick to
- string along
- succeed
- supersede
- supervene
- supplant
- support
- tag
- tag after
- tag along
- tail
- tailgate
- take after
- take as an example
- take in
- take out after
- track
- watch
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