Forayed: meaning, definitions and examples
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forayed
[ ˈfɔːreɪ ]
military attack
To foray is to make a brief raid or an initial venture into a place, often for the purpose of making a quick gain or exploration. It historically refers to a military action, where troops make a sudden attack on an enemy's territory to gain supplies or take hostages. In a broader sense, it can also describe a person's foray into a new field of activity or interest. This word evokes images of daring and adventure, often associated with exploration or combat.
Synonyms
expedition, incursion, invasion, raid.
Examples of usage
- The soldiers forayed into enemy territory.
- She forayed into the world of business.
- The exploration team forayed into uncharted lands.
Translations
Translations of the word "forayed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invadiu
🇮🇳 हमला किया
🇩🇪 eingefallen
🇮🇩 menyerang
🇺🇦 вдерся
🇵🇱 najechał
🇯🇵 襲撃した
🇫🇷 a envahi
🇪🇸 invadió
🇹🇷 saldırdı
🇰🇷 침략했다
🇸🇦 غزا
🇨🇿 vpadl
🇸🇰 vtrhol
🇨🇳 突袭了
🇸🇮 napadel
🇮🇸 innrás
🇰🇿 шабуыл жасады
🇬🇪 შეტევა მოახდინა
🇦🇿 basqın etdi
🇲🇽 invadió
Etymology
The term 'foray' originates from the Middle English word 'forayen,' which means to go for or seek out. It is derived from the Old French 'forer,' which means to go away or to venture. The word evolved in usage over time to convey the sense of a military raid or a sudden attack, particularly in a context where a group would infiltrate an enemy's area for a specific purpose, often to plunder or gather information. As the meaning expanded, it became associated with any kind of venture into the unknown, whether in warfare, discovery, or other pursuits. The usage of 'foray' in literature dates back to the 14th century and reflects the adventurous spirit of exploration and the risks associated with taking initiative in unfamiliar territories.