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Synonyms for supervene

Most common

succeed ensue

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To follow (something) closely, either as a consequence or in contrast.

Related words

Word family
supervenience supervention

Forms

Past participle
supervened
e.g. supervened → succeeded, ensued…

Example sentences

  • succeed If it were not for your help, I could not succeed.
  • ensue Tears ensue, / and wailing, shrill as though her heart would bleed.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
supervenesteady
succeedsteady
ensuesteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
ensue2
7 letters
succeed2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ensue2 = 2 syllables).