follows
fol-lows
verb
Moves or comes after someone or something in sequence or pursuit.
"The little duckling always follows its mother."
verb
Understands or comprehends an argument, explanation, or sequence of events.
"He finds it hard to follow complex instructions."
verb
Obeys or acts according to a rule, instruction, example, or principle.
"She always follows the safety regulations strictly."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: come after, conform to, stick with, stick to, adopt, espouse, keep an eye on, watch over, observe, watch, travel along, succeed
Antonyms: antecede, antedate, come before, forego, forgo, lead, precede, predate, unfollow