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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 encountertherapy.
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
Other 51Թ Forms
- encounterer noun
- preencounter noun
- reencounter verb
- unencountered adjective
- ˈdzܲԳٱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of encounter1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of encounter1
Example Sentences
Berrada feels the difficulties Amorim has encountered since his arrival will benefit the club next season and says there is genuine reason for optimism.
The encounter with Gavidia and others they are tracking have raised legal questions about enforcement efforts that have swept up hundreds of immigrants and shot fear into the deeply intertwined communities they call home.
People now encounter these potentially deadly spiders, which used to be found in isolated desert areas, in urban or suburban garages and yards.
But over the years, nearly all my encounters have been with the likes of Ray, who are an essential part of the workforce.
Eating disorder charity Beat surveyed people with eating disorders in 2022 about their experiences online and 91% of respondents said they had encountered harmful content which could fuel eating disorder thoughts and behaviours.
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