follow Synonym

go after - pursue - track - shadow - tail - obey - comply with - adhere to - abide by - stick to - keep to - act in accordance with - imitate - emulate - come after - succeed - result from - ensue from

The verb "follow" generally means to come after or move behind someone or something, either in space, time, or sequence. It can describe physically going after a person, animal, or object, such as following a car or a path. It is also used for paying close attention to and keeping up with information, events, or accounts, for example to follow the news or follow someone on social media. In addition, "follow" can mean to accept and apply rules, advice, or instructions, as in follow a recipe or follow the law. The exact meaning depends on the context.