Escorted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /i-ˈskȯrt/ es·cort

Meaning & Definition of Escorted

Escorted (verb)

  1. to accompany as an escort

Escorted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in accompanied, attended

    similar: accompanied, attended
    opposite: desolate, forlorn, lonely, lonesome, lorn, friendless, abandoned, deserted, forgotten, forsaken, neglected, rejected

Escorted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

    "a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus"

    similar: accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, convoyed, saw, squired
    related: walked, associated, consorted, palled (around), teamed (up), defended, guarded, protected, brought, conducted, guided, led, piloted, steered, ushered, followed, shadowed, tagged, tagged along, tailed, hovered (over), hung (around)
    near: abandoned, deserted, ditched, dumped, forsook

Related Entry: Escort (verb)

Escort is a different word from Escorted. The synonyms below are for escort, not for escorted.

  1. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

    "a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus"

    similar: accompany, attend, chaperone, companion, company, convoy, see, squire
    related: walk, associate, consort, pal (around), team (up), defend, guard, protect, bring, conduct, guide, lead, pilot, steer, usher, follow, shadow, tag, tag along, tail, hang (around), hover (over)
    near: abandon, desert, ditch, dump, forsake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Escorted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Escorted:

accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, convoyed, saw, squired

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Escorted

Words with the opposite meaning of Escorted:

desolate, forlorn, lonely, lonesome, lorn, friendless, abandoned, deserted, forgotten, forsaken, neglected, rejected

Related Words for Escorted

walked, associated, consorted, palled (around), teamed (up), defended, guarded, protected, brought, conducted, guided, led, piloted, steered, ushered, followed, shadowed, tagged, tagged along, tailed, hovered (over), hung (around)

Near Antonyms of Escorted

ditched, dumped, forsook

Word Forms of Escorted

Inflections: escorting, escorts

Origin & Etymology of Escorted

First known use: 1708

Frequently Asked Questions about Escorted

What does "Escorted" mean?

"Escorted" means to accompany as an escort. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to accompany as an escort. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Escorted"?

Other words for "Escorted" include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, convoyed, saw and squired. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Escorted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Escorted"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Escorted". Common alternatives include accompanied, attended, chaperoned, companied, companioned, convoyed, saw and squired.

What is the opposite of "Escorted"?

Antonyms of "Escorted" include desolate, forlorn, lonely, lonesome, lorn, friendless, abandoned and deserted. Near antonyms include ditched, dumped and forsook.

How do you use "Escorted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Escorted" in a sentence: "a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus".

Is "Escorted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Escorted" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Escorted"?

"Escorted" is pronounced /i-ˈskȯrt/ and divided into syllables as es·cort.

What is the origin of the word "Escorted"?

First known use: 1708.