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reconnoiter

verb

/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

Meaning

to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes

The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.

scout, survey, inspect, explore, investigate

ignore, overlook, neglect

reconnoiter the area, reconnoiter enemy lines, reconnoiter position, reconnoiter territory

to move quickly and lightly from one place to another

to set the boundaries or limits of something

to bring to an end or cause to cease

To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.

To join in marriage; to take someone as a spouse.

To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.