accourt

/əˈkuːrt/

Definitions

1. verb

to rush or hasten towards a person; to go towards someone quickly and often excitedly.

“She accourt towards the child with open arms, eager to give her a hug.”

2. noun

an old term for a sudden or swift movement towards someone, often with a sense of haste or urgency.

“The accourt of the crowd towards the stage was a sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • hurry
  • rush

Antonyms

  • delay
  • lag