Definitions

escort

[es-kawrt, ih-skawrt] / ˈɛs kɔrt, ɪˈskɔrt /

NOUN

protection; accompaniment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attendant bodyguard companion convoy entourage

STRONG

beau cavalier chaperon company consort cortege date fellow friend gallant guard guide partner protector retinue safeguard squire train warden

WEAK

alarm clock bird dog convoyer

Antonyms

STRONG

enemy foe

VERB

act as a companion, guard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accompany bring carry drag guide protect steer usher

STRONG

attend bear chaperon company conduct convoy date direct lead partner pilot route see shepherd show squire

WEAK

consort with go with take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon leave

STRONG

ignore neglect refuse

WEAK

desert drop lose maroon

Example Sentences

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A run-up in oil prices paused, after administration officials said that the U.S. will discuss offering ships insurance and military escorts to help ease the flow of oil in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Navy escorts for traffic in the Gulf if necessary.

From MarketWatch

US officials announced measures to stabilize Gulf oil shipments, including DFC insurance, and discussed potential Navy escorts for tankers.

From Barron's

Hannie is a nurse and has been tasked with the job of escorting us to a specialist children’s home where we’ll be examined.

From Literature

Navy could escort tankers through the strait to help maintain the free flow of energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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