Synonyms for
Escorted
Definition
To accompany someone, especially for protection or security.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- escorted by security
- escorted out of
- escorted to the
- escorted a guest
- escorted a witness
- escorted the bride
- escorted the prisoner
Word family
Usage note
The word 'escorted' implies protection or guidance. It is often used in formal contexts, such as security or official duties, but can also describe accompanying someone socially.
Example sentences
- The police officer escorted the lost child back to her parents.
- I will escort you to the door so you don't get lost.
- My sister escorted me to my first day of school.
- The security guard escorted the intruder out of the building.
- The president was escorted by his secret service detail.
Quotes
The Prime Minister was escorted by a large security detail.
A true gentleman is one who is never unintentionally rude. One who is never unkind. He is gentle even under provocation. He does not needlessly expose the weakness of others. A true gentleman is one who is always willing to escort a young lady even if he has to cross a muddy street.
The man who has a garden and a library has everything. A library of one thousand volumes is worth more than a chambermaid of rank. The thing I love most about going on vacation is that I get to leave behind any kind of schedule. My entire life is scheduled from morning to night, and when I'm on vacation, there is no schedule. I love that.