We will traverse the forest during our hike this weekend.
synonyms
crosspassgo through
word origin — from Middle French 'traverser', from Latin 'transversare', from 'transversus' meaning 'to turn across'
traverse, conscript, doff, beguile, mar: meanings and examples
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traverse · verb/trəˈvɜrs/
to travel across or through
We will traverse the forest during our hike this weekend.
Synonyms: cross, pass, go through
Origin: from Middle French 'traverser', from Latin 'transversare', from 'transversus' meaning 'to turn across'
conscript · noun/kənˈskrɪpt/
a person enlisted compulsorily into the armed forces
The young man became a conscript after the government announced a draft for the army.
Synonyms: draftee, soldier
Origin: from Latin 'conscripta', meaning 'to enroll or enlist'
doff · verb/dɔf/
to take off or remove an article of clothing or a hat
He doffed his hat to greet the lady as she passed by.
Synonyms: remove, take off, shed
Origin: The word 'doff' comes from the phrase 'do off', which means to take off, with 'do' meaning 'to perform' and 'off' meaning 'away from'.
beguile · verb/bɪˈɡaɪl/
to charm or enchant someone often in a deceptive way
The magician tried to beguile the audience with his tricks and illusions.
Synonyms: charm, enchant, deceive
Origin: from Middle English 'beguile', based on Old French 'enguiler', which means to deceive or cheat
mar · verb/mɑr/
to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something
The rain will mar the picnic if it starts to pour.
Synonyms: spoil, damage, ruin
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'marer', from Latin 'mārare'