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Word: Resort
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting something one can turn to for assistance): from Old French resortir, from re- ‘again’ + sortir ‘come or go out’. The sense ‘place frequently visited’ dates from the mid 18th century
rɪˈzɔːt
a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular purpose
Short Definition:place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for particular purpose
Examples:- a seaside resort
- a health resort
the action of resorting to a course of action in a difficult situation
Short Definition:action of resorting to course of action in difficult situation
Examples:- territorial questions must not be settled by resort to violence
- workers may regard an all-out strike as a measure of last resort
Word: Resort
Speech Type: Verb
rɪˈzɔːt
turn to and adopt (a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one) so as to resolve a difficult situation
Short Definition:turn to and adopt so as to resolve difficult situation
Examples:- the duke was prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed
go often or in large numbers to
Short Definition:go often or in large numbers to
Examples:- local housing authorities must consider the needs of all people residing in or resorting to their district
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