English Explanatory Dictionary

rencounter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To meet, encounter, come into contact with.
  2. To attack hand to hand.
noun
  1. An encounter between opposing forces; a conflict.
  2. An encounter or chance meeting.

Pronunciation

/ɹɛnˈkaʊntə/

Word forms

rencounter rencounters rencountering rencountered rencontre

Etymology

From Middle English rencounteren, rencountren, from Middle French rencontrer, corresponding to re- + encounter.

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