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   Es·cort

   noun

   • 1. a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another for protection or as a mark of rank: "a police escort" Similar guardbodyguardprotectorsafeguarddefendercustodianattendantguidechaperoneretaineraideassistantpersonal assistantright-hand manright-hand womanlady in waitingduennaequerrysquireentourageretinuesuitetraincortègeattendant companycaravanprotectiondefenseconvoyminder
   • ▪ a man who accompanies a woman to a particular social event: "Louise and her escort were given the best table" Similar companionpartnerbeauattendantinformal:date
   • ▪ a person who may be hired to accompany someone to a social event: "an escort agency" Similar paid companionhostessmale escortgigologeisha (girl)singsong girlarchaic:courtesan
   • ▪ a prostitute.

   verb

   • 1. accompany (someone or something) somewhere, especially for protection or security, or as a mark of rank: "Shiona escorted Janice to the door" Similar conductaccompanyguideconvoyleadushershepherdtakedirectsteerguardprotectsafeguarddefendaccompanypartnertakebringcome withgo withtake outgo out with

   Word Origin late 16th century (originally denoting a body of armed men escorting travelers): from French escorte (noun), escorter (verb), from Italian scorta, feminine past participle of scorgere ‘to conduct, guide’, based on Latin ex- ‘out of’ + corrigere ‘set right’ (see correct).

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   Escort definition: a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy. See examples of ESCORT used in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › escortESCORT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ESCORT definition: 1. to go somewhere with someone, often to protect or guard them: 2. a person or vehicle that goes…. Learn more.

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   Escort definition: a group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy. See examples of ESCORT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › escortESCORT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   ESCORT meaning: 1. to go somewhere with someone, often to protect or guard them: 2. a person or vehicle that goes…. Learn more.

6. www.aerlawgroup.com › blog › what-is-the-differenceWhat is the Difference Between Escorting and Prostitution?

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   An escort is someone who is paid to spend time with you. The person may accompany you to dinner, entertainment venues, business affairs, or simply spend time talking to you. They are paid for their time in socializing with you.

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   escort - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusESCORT - 26 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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