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accost

/ə.ˈkɑst/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Approach or confront someone in a hostile or threatening manner.

  • Verb

    Come upon or encounter suddenly and unexpectedly.

Pronunciation
  1. /ə.ˈkɔst/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with accost
cost , boast , coast , toast
Variants
List of all variants of accost that leads to same result
accost , accosted , accosting , accosts
Etymology
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From Old French escoster, esquoster, from esquosir, to shield, protect, from escu, shield.

Trivia
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  1. 'Accost' is sometimes used in legal contexts to describe the act of stopping and detaining a person for questioning.

  2. In maritime law, 'accost' refers to the act of a ship coming alongside another ship or the shore.

Related Concepts
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  1. approach: The act of moving towards something or someone.

  2. confrontation: A direct and often hostile encounter between individuals or groups.

Culture
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In literature, 'accost' is often used to describe a confrontation or encounter between characters, particularly in the context of conflict or tension. In art, it can be used to depict a visual encounter or interaction between elements.

How to Memorize "accost"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the action of approaching or confronting someone or something.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'accost' with the idea of approaching or confronting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating 'accost' with the word 'approach'.

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1. Rhyme it: To remember 'accost', create a rhyme with a familiar word. For example, you can say 'To accost is not a ghost'. The unusual pairing of 'accost' and 'ghost' will help you remember the word.

2. Break it down: Break down the word into smaller parts and try to remember each part. 'Ac-cost' can be broken down into 'ac' and 'cost'. 'Ac' can be associated with 'acute' or 'active', and 'cost' is a common word.

3. Visualize it: Create a mental image of the word. Imagine a person 'ac-costing' someone, or a situation where someone is 'ac-costed'. This will help you associate the word with a visual image, making it easier to remember.

4. Use it in a sentence: Practice using the word in a sentence. For example, 'The salesperson accosted me as I entered the store'. This will help you understand the meaning of the word and remember it in context.

5. Repeat it: Repeat the word several times until it becomes familiar. You can also use spaced repetition techniques, where you review the word after increasing intervals of time, to help solidify it in your memory.

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