encounter
[ en-koun-ter ]
/ ɛnˈkaʊn tər /
verb (used with object)
to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly: to encounter a new situation.
to meet with or contend against (difficulties, opposition, etc.): We encounter so many problems in our work.
to meet (a person, military force, etc.) in conflict: We will encounter the enemy at dawn.
verb (used without object)
to meet, especially unexpectedly or in conflict: We were angry when we encountered, but we parted with smiles.
noun
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Origin of encounter
OTHER WORDS FROM encounter
en·coun·ter·er, nounpre·en·coun·ter, noun, verb (used with object)re·en·coun·ter, verb, nounun·en·coun·tered, adjectiveWords nearby encounter
encomienda, encomium, encompass, encopresis, encore, encounter, encounter group, encounter session, encourage, encouragement, encrimson
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encounter
/ (ɪnˈkaʊntə) /
verb
to come upon or meet casually or unexpectedly
to come into conflict with (an enemy, army, etc) in battle or contest
(tr) to be faced with; contend withhe encounters many obstacles in his work
noun
a meeting with a person or thing, esp when casual or unexpected
a hostile meeting; contest or conflict
Derived forms of encounter
encounterer, nounWord Origin for encounter
C13: from Old French encontrer, from Vulgar Latin incontrāre (unattested), from Latin in- ² + contrā against, opposite
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