encounter
encounter Lexical Profile
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• verb
To unexpectedly experience or be faced with a difficulty, obstacle, or situation.
"The engineering team encountered several technical challenges while designing the bridge."
To meet someone or find something unexpectedly or by chance.
"While hiking through the valley, we encountered a rare species of mountain orchid."
• noun
An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.
"A chance encounter at the conference led to a long-lasting research collaboration."
A confrontation, dispute, or competitive match between opposing parties or teams.
"The championship match proved to be a thrilling encounter between two evenly matched teams."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French encontrer ('to meet, confront'), from Late Latin incontrare, formed from Latin in- ('in, into') and contra ('against').