English Meaning & Definitions
To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
- โA stranger accosted me in the street, asking for directions.โ
- โThe reporter accosted the politician with difficult questions as he left the building.โ
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โAccostโ.
Late 16th century: from French *accoster*, from Italian *accostare* 'come alongside', from Latin *ad-* 'to' + *costa* 'rib, side'.
Think of 'a coast' โ you approach someone from the side, like a ship approaching a coast.
Frequently Asked Questions About โAccostโ
1. What is the meaning of โAccostโ in English?
In English, Accost (verb) is defined as: โTo approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.โ.
2. How do you use โAccostโ in a sentence?
โA stranger accosted me in the street, asking for directions.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โAccostโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โAccostโ?
Late 16th century: from French *accoster*, from Italian *accostare* 'come alongside', from Latin *ad-* 'to' + *costa* 'rib, side'.
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