accost
[ uh-kawst, uh-kost ]
/ əˈkɔst, əˈkɒst /
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verb (used with object)
to confront boldly: The beggar accosted me for money.
to approach, especially with a greeting, question, or remark.
(of prostitutes, procurers, etc.) to solicit for sexual purposes.
noun
a greeting.
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Origin of accost
OTHER WORDS FROM accost
ac·cost·a·ble, adjectiveun·ac·cost·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby accost
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accost
/ (əˈkɒst) /
verb
(tr) to approach, stop, and speak to (a person), as to ask a question, accuse of a crime, solicit sexually, etc
noun
rare a greeting
Derived forms of accost
accostable, adjectiveWord Origin for accost
C16: from Late Latin accostāre to place side by side, from Latin costa side, rib
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