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encounter

verb

/ɪnˈkaʊntər/

Meaning

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

During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.

encounter difficulties

meet, face, confront, experience, come across

avoid, evade, escape

encounter problems, encounter difficulties, first encounter, unexpected encounter

to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty

to bring together again after separation

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

to have and retain possession of; to continue doing

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

to love deeply and respect highly