to follow
∞
1.0
- verb
- /ˈfɑloʊ/
:
seguir
- One must also follow orders.
- follow the rules
- follow the instructions
- follow the procedures
Virtue still wants things to, like, follow certain rules.
- Virtue still wants things to, like, follow certain rules.
- And so again, if the rules are followed, great.
- Aussies love a rule we love to follow a rule we love to.
- You'll just become an automaton following what it feeds you.
- For the Stoics, it's very important to follow reason where it leads.
- Stay true to who you are and always follow your heart.
- There are things to follow if you're new in screen writing.
- I repeat, do not follow this video.
- And I'm going to break it down so you can follow the same steps.
- All other pensions should follow us as best practice.
- But looking back, it was because I didn't follow the, the assignment.
- I made the decision to follow this complete strangers advice.
Examples
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As a humble servant of the Almighty, I will follow His will.
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Let me go, so I can follow my orders.
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Not much to do, but just follow my lead.
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I thought I told you to follow my instructions.
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You will follow me and you will obey.
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There are a few simple steps that students need to follow to execute this strategy.
Academic text (2013) -
For the Stoics, it's very important to follow reason where it leads.
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And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.
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Procedural obligations compel school personnel to follow the specific requirements of the law when developing an IEP.
Academic text (2013) -
You need to follow the instructions carefully to complete the project.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To do what you promised
440
3.2
To start using a new idea, method, or policy
411
1.0
Do what someone in charge tells you or follow a rule
343
3.0
Keep doing something without changing it, for example following a plan
341
3.6
Keep doing or supporting something even when it is difficult
332
3.8
Do what a rule or person asks
114
3.4
To follow a rule or law
96
3.2
Think and act like other people or follow rules
93
3.4
To follow a rule or tradition by doing what it asks
91
1.8
To follow a rule or plan
87
4.7
Continue to follow and support a rule, belief, or person
79
3.5
To accept and follow a rule, decision, or agreement
79
3.9
To follow rules or instructions
52
7.8
To accept and support a belief, cause, or way of life
50
3.7
Do what rules or standards say you must
18
4.3
To follow rules or other people after not wanting to at first
Antonyms
Idioms
To do the same job as someone who came before you, for example a parent
Phrasal Verbs
197
3.6
To take further action after something starts to make sure it finishes or succeeds
Compounds
- Specialized
5
4.9
The forward movement after a hit or swing that finishes the action smoothly
- UK
1
9.1
A rule in cricket making a team bat again immediately after a very low first innings score
How Closely
Surface Forms
Etymology
Follow comes from an old English word folgian that meant 'to go after' or 'to be with' someone. That's why to follow a rule or a teacher can mean to accept and act according to their guidance.