escort

Meanings

• noun

  A person or vehicle that accompanies and protects a person or group, especially one that is traveling by car.

  - "The police provided an escort for the visiting dignitaries."
  - "I hired an escort service to ensure my safety during my trip."

• verb

  To accompany or attend (someone) as a protective or honorary attendant.

  - "The bodyguards escorted the celebrities to their hotel rooms."
  - "The bride and groom were escorted out of the reception by their parents."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɛˈskɔːt/
   
   
   
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2. /ɛˈskɔɹt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

squire , accompany , attend

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with escort
corpse , horse , course

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Variants

List of all variants of escort that leads to same result
escort , escorts , escorted , escorting , destroyer escort , destroyer escorts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'escorter', from 'escort' meaning 'to protect'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'escort' comes from the Old French word 'escort', meaning 'to protect'.

2. In some countries, it is illegal to pay for an escort's services, but it is legal to hire an escort service.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bodyguard: A person employed to protect another person from harm or danger.

2. Security: The state of being free from danger or threat.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'escort' is often used to describe the protective or guiding presence of a character. It can also refer to the act of accompanying someone to an event or place.

How to Memorize "escort"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or vehicle accompanying and protecting someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'escort' with the idea of protection or accompaniment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Escorts Ensure Safety' to remember the definition.

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