Synonyms for Follow (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (come after in time, as a result):
come after
WordNet sense 2 (come as a logical consequence; follow logically):
fall out
WordNet sense 3 (be later in time):
postdate
WordNet sense 4 (to be the product or result):
come
WordNet sense 5 (act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes):
comply, abide by
WordNet sense 6 (follow with the eyes or the mind):
observe, watch, keep an eye on, watch over
WordNet sense 7 (work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function):
be
WordNet sense 8 (be the successor (of)):
succeed
WordNet sense 9 (choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans):
adopt, espouse
WordNet sense 10 (keep under surveillance):
survey, surveil, survey
WordNet sense 11 (follow in or as if in pursuit):
pursue
WordNet sense 12 (travel along a certain course):
travel along
WordNet sense 13 (imitate in behavior; take as a model):
take after
WordNet sense 14 (perform an accompaniment to):
accompany, play along
WordNet sense 15 (follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something):
trace
WordNet sense 16 (keep to):
stick to, stick with
WordNet sense 17 (behave in accordance or in agreement with):
conform to
WordNet sense 18 (keep informed):
keep up, keep abreast
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