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accost

/ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/

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noun

Address; greeting.

Examples :

"The teacher's accost to the class was a friendly welcome. "

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noun

Examples :

"The weary traveler found no rest, as the loud accost of the street vendors continued relentlessly. "

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verb

To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.

Examples :

"A stranger might accost you on the street to ask for money. "

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verb

To join side to side; to border.

Examples :

"The fields of wheat accost the riverbank, bordering it closely. "

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(by extension) To sail along the coast or side of.

Examples :

"The sailboat accosted the coastline, enjoying the gentle breeze. "

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verb

To approach; to come up to.

Examples :

"A stranger might accost you on the street asking for directions. "

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verb

To speak to first; to address; to greet.

Examples :

"The teacher accosted the student, asking why they were late to class. "

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To adjoin; to lie alongside.

Examples :

"The park's walking path accosts the edge of the lake. "

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verb

Examples :

"The bully accosted the smaller student in the hallway, pushing him against the lockers. "

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verb

To solicit sexually.

Examples :

"The man accosted the young woman in the hallway, making unwanted sexual advances. "

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