Synonyms of FOLLOW

verb

1. be later in time

   • POSTDATE11

2. come as a logical consequence; follow logically

   Also: fall out.

3. travel along a certain course

   Also: travel along.

4. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

   • COMPLY15

   Also: abide by.

5. come after in time, as a result

   Also: come after.

6. behave in accordance or in agreement with

   Also: conform to.

7. choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

   • ADOPT8
   • ESPOUSE9

8. imitate in behavior; take as a model

   Also: take after.

9. follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

   • TRACE7

10. follow with the eyes or the mind

    • WATCH13
    • OBSERVE12

    Also: watch over, keep an eye on.

11. be the successor (of)

    • SUCCEED12

    Also: come after.

12. perform an accompaniment to

    • ACCOMPANY20

    Also: play along.

13. keep informed

    Also: keep up, keep abreast.

14. to be the product or result

    • COME8

15. work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function

    • BE4

16. keep under surveillance

    • SURVEIL10
    • SURVEY12

17. follow in or as if in pursuit

    • PURSUE8

18. keep to

    Also: stick to, stick with.