escorted

/ɪˈskɔːtɪd/

accompanied by someone

The VIP guests were escorted to their seats by security.

Security personnel accompanied the VIP guests to their seats.

formal

To accompany someone to a place, often for protection or guidance

The celebrity was escorted by bodyguards to avoid fans.

Bodyguards accompanied the celebrity to prevent fan interactions.

Prisoners are always escorted by guards when leaving their cells.

Guards accompany prisoners whenever they leave their cells.

Often used in formal or security contexts, such as for VIPs, prisoners, or in diplomatic settings.

Collocations

escorted byaccompanied byescorted toguided to

to remove someone from a place, often forcefully

Use 'escorted' in formal contexts like security or official events. For casual situations, 'accompanied' is more natural.

Ensure the subject matches the verb tense. Example: 'The guests were escorted' (passive) vs. 'Security escorted the guests' (active).

From Middle French 'escorter', from Old French 'escorte', meaning 'guard' or 'retinue'

The past participle 'escorted' is commonly used in formal contexts, such as security, hospitality, or official events.

es-

out

prefix

-court

short for 'courteous' or 'court'

root

-ed

past participle

suffix

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