escort (B1)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛskɔːrt/, /ɪˈskɔːrt/

Definition

To accompany someone or something, especially for protection or guidance, or to accompany a person to a social event.

Examples

• The police agreed to escort the refugees to the border.

• He escorted his grandmother to her seat.

• She was escorted by a handsome young man to the dance.

How to Use escort

escort someone to (prepositional phrase)

To accompany a person to a specific place or event. — "He will escort you to your table."

escort someone from (prepositional phrase)

To accompany someone away from a place, often for safety or removal. — "The security guards escorted the unruly fan from the stadium."

escort someone with (prepositional phrase)

To accompany someone, often indicating the presence of others or a specific method of accompaniment. — "The bride was escorted down the aisle with her father."

Synonyms of escort

Words with a similar meaning to escort:

• accompany
• guide
• shepherd
• convoy

Antonyms of escort

Words with the opposite meaning to escort:

• abandon
• forsake

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