encounter

/ɛnkˈa‍ʊntɐ/

/ɪnˈkaʊnɝ/, /ɪnˈkaʊntɝ/

to encounter

MAIN VERB

come together

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

synonyms : bump

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

synonyms : run into

contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

synonyms : meet

experience as a reaction

synonyms : meet

Encounter

a minor short-term fight

synonyms : brush

a casual or unexpected convergence

synonyms : meeting

a casual meeting with a person or thing

a hostile disagreement face-to-face

Examples

1. During the nature cruise, they encountered a pod of playful dolphins and whales.

2. In the wilderness, you can encounter wild creatures like bears and wolves.

3. The celebrity's aloof behavior towards fans disappointed many who hoped for a friendly encounter.

4. They had a bad hair day on their vacation, encountering unexpected weather, canceled plans, and lost luggage.