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encounter
[ en-koun-ter ]
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
- a meeting with a person or thing, especially a casual, unexpected, or brief meeting:
Our running into each other was merely a chance encounter.
- a meeting of persons or groups that are in conflict or opposition; combat; battle:
Another such encounter and we may lose the war.
- Psychology. a meeting of two or more people, as the members of an encounter group or a number of married couples marriage encounter, conducted to promote direct emotional confrontations among the participants, especially as a form of therapy Գdzܲtta.
encounter
/ ɪˈ첹ʊԳə /
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 with
he 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
- ˈdzܲԳٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·dzܲt· noun
- e·dzܲt noun verb (used with object)
- e·dzܲt verb noun
- ܲe·dzܲt adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of encounter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of encounter1
Example Sentences
Trump touted progress on immigration – encounters at the southern border have plummeted to just over 7,000, down from 140,000 in March of last year.
“We are working to obtain video from The Dome at America’s Center that may have captured what led up to the encounter,” police spokesperson Mitch McCoy said.
If you encounter mansplaining — or other forms of demeaning communication — it’s important to check with yourself before you respond.
Jeremy Vine has said he will no longer post videos of his encounters with motorists while cycling because of the level of online abuse he receives - saying "it did get to me".
They’re also less likely to encounter language barriers, resort to costly emergency room visits or forgo care.
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