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es·cort

escort

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: e skort
definition 1: a person or group of people who travel with someone to protect, guide, or guard that person, or to show respect.
The President always travels with an escort.
similar words:
conductor, guard, shepherd, train, usher
definition 2: a person who goes with or brings another person to a party.
Harry was my escort at the banquet.
synonyms:
chaperon, companion, partner
similar words:
attendant
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: ih skort
inflections: escorts, escorting, escorted
definition: to act as an escort for.
My cousin escorted me to the movie.
similar words:
accompany, guard, guide, shepherd, usher
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