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verb (used with object)
1.
to confront boldly: The beggar accosted me for money.
2.
to approach, especially with a greeting, question, or remark.
3.
(of prostitutes, procurers, etc.) to solicit for sexual purposes.
noun
4.
a greeting.
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Example Sentences
- Strangers accost her to wish her luck.
- Sometimes nonkeys and quadruple-breasted goblins accost his subjects.
- She respected his mood and did not accost him.
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Word Origin & History
accost
1570s, from M.Fr. accoster "move up to" (16c.), from L.L. accostare "come up to the side," from L. ad- "to" + costa "rib, side" (see coast). The original notion is of fleets of warships attacking an enemy's coast.
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