escorted

Meanings

• Verb (transitive)

  Accompanied and protected by someone, typically a police officer or soldier.

  - "The VIP was escorted to the airport."
  - "The police escorted the convoy through the city."

• Verb (transitive)

  To accompany and protect (someone) as they travel.

  - "The tour company offers an escorted tour of Europe."
  - "The bride and groom were escorted down the aisle."

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Synonyms

squire , accompany , attend

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with escorted
disperse , persevere , discourse , rehearse

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Variants

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

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French esconder 'to hide, protect', from escorter 'to accompany, escort'.

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Trivia

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1. In the early days of aviation, pilots would often 'escort' each other on long flights for safety.

2. The term 'escort' comes from the Old French word 'esconder', which means 'to hide' or 'to protect'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Security: Escorting involves ensuring the safety and security of individuals or groups.

2. Protection: Escorting is a form of protection, often provided by law enforcement or military personnel.

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Culture

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In literature, 'escorted' has been used to describe the protection and accompaniment of important or vulnerable individuals. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the witches are described as being 'escorted' by Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft.

How to Memorize "escorted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a police officer or soldier leading a group of people through a crowded area.
   - Imagine a tour guide leading a group of tourists through a museum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'escorted' with the idea of protection and safety.
   - Think of the word 'escort' as meaning 'to accompany and protect'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Escort = Ensure Safe Conduct Of Really Treasured' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a shield or bodyguard to represent the word 'escorted'.

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