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Escort: meaning, definitions and examples

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escort

 

[ ɪˈskɔːt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

professional services

An escort is a person who is hired to accompany someone to a social event, business function, or private setting. Escorts provide companionship and may also offer additional services such as conversation, entertainment, or emotional support.

Synonyms

chaperone, companion, date

Examples of usage

  • He hired an escort to accompany him to the company dinner.
  • The celebrity was seen with an escort at the movie premiere.
Context #2 | Verb

accompany

To escort means to accompany or guide someone from one place to another, often providing protection or assistance along the way. It can also refer to the act of leading or following someone as a form of courtesy or security.

Synonyms

accompany, accompany, guide

Examples of usage

  • The security guard escorted the VIP guest to the event.
  • She asked her brother to escort her home after the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "escort" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escolta

🇮🇳 एस्कॉर्ट

🇩🇪 Begleitung

🇮🇩 pengawal

🇺🇦 ескорт

🇵🇱 eskorta

🇯🇵 エスコート

🇫🇷 escorte

🇪🇸 escolta

🇹🇷 eskort

🇰🇷 호위

🇸🇦 مرافقة

🇨🇿 eskorta

🇸🇰 eskorta

🇨🇳 护送

🇸🇮 eskorta

🇮🇸 fylgd

🇰🇿 эскорт

🇬🇪 ესკორტი

🇦🇿 eskort

🇲🇽 escolta

Etymology

The word 'escort' originated from the Italian word 'scorta' meaning 'protection' or 'escort'. It was first used in the 16th century to refer to the act of accompanying or protecting someone. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of providing companionship and support in addition to physical protection.

See also: escorted, unescorted.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,183 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.