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resorted

 

[ rɪˈzɔːrtɪd ]

Verb
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To resorted means to turn to or adopt a different course of action, especially when faced with a difficult situation. It often implies having no other choice but to rely on a particular solution, frequently seen in contexts involving decision-making under pressure.

Synonyms

adopted, reverted, turned to.

Examples of usage

  • She resorted to calling a friend for advice.
  • They resorted to using old methods when the new ones failed.
  • In the absence of alternatives, he resorted to his last plan.
  • When all else failed, they resorted to brute force.

Translations

Translations of the word "resorted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reordenado

🇮🇳 फिर से व्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 neu geordnet

🇮🇩 disusun ulang

🇺🇦 перерозподілений

🇵🇱 przeorganizowany

🇯🇵 再整理された

🇫🇷 réorganisé

🇪🇸 reordenado

🇹🇷 yeniden düzenlenmiş

🇰🇷 재정리된

🇸🇦 إعادة تنظيم

🇨🇿 znovu uspořádáno

🇸🇰 opäť usporiadané

🇨🇳 重新整理

🇸🇮 ponovno urejen

🇮🇸 endur skipulagt

🇰🇿 қайта ұйымдастырылған

🇬🇪 ახალი მოწყობა

🇦🇿 təkrar düzənlənmiş

🇲🇽 reorganizado

Etymology

The word 'resort' originates from the Latin word 'resortire', which means to return to a place or turn back. This was formed from 're' (again) and 'sortire' (to jump or leap). The term evolved through Old French before making its way into the English language in the late Middle Ages. Initially, it carried the meaning of returning to a place but eventually adapted to imply turning to a course of action or method in the face of difficulties. The contemporary verb form 'resorted' came to highlight the idea of dependence on a solution when other options have failed or are unavailable. Over time, the use of 'resort' has broadened to cover various contexts where an alternative method or approach is required.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,690 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.