How do you pronounce encounter?

encounter is pronounced as /ɪnˈkaʊntər/.

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encounter

🤝encounter

verb

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encore encourage

Meaning

to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new

Example Sentences

During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.

Example Expressions

encounter difficulties

Synonyms

meet, face, confront, experience, come across

Antonyms

avoid, evade, escape

Collocations

encounter problems, encounter difficulties, first encounter, unexpected encounter

More Example Sentences

This is not the first time I have encountered problems with your service.

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