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escort

Pronunciation: [ɪˈskɔrt]

Word

Learn how to use escort in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) an escort is a person who goes with someone to help them feel safe or to provide company, like when a friend goes with you to a party.

Example

She hired an escort to accompany her to the event, so she wouldn’t feel lonely.

Example

He didn’t need an escort at the concert; he felt fine going by himself.

Example

Who is your escort for the evening?

Context: “safety”

(verb) to escort someone means to go with them to make sure they are safe or to show them the way, like when a teacher walks a student to the bus after school.

Example

The security team will escort the guests to their cars after the show.

Example

They didn’t escort the visitors out of the building because there was no need.

Example

Will someone escort you to your vehicle after the event?

Context: “travel”

(verb) to escort can also mean to guide someone while traveling, like when a tour guide takes a group around a museum.

Example

The tour guide will escort us through the historical site.

Example

They couldn’t escort the group since there were too many people.

Example

Who will escort us during the trip to the park?

How to pronounce escort

Pronunciation: [ɪˈskɔrt]

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