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Another word for scout

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Verb

  1. To go into or through for the purpose of making discoveries or acquiring information

    See also:

    investigate

  2. To regard with utter contempt and disdain

    Idioms:
    See also:

    respect

  3. To make fun or make fun of

    Idioms:
    See also:

    respect

    laughter

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Another word for scout

Noun

  1. One who gathers information

  2. *A Boy Scout].

  3. *A Girl Scout

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Sentence Examples

  • I'm going to scout around for a bit.

  • He looked up as the scout entered.

  • I'll take you up to the mountain to scout out a safe trail.

  • Damian went to scout things out.

  • What makes him think he needs to scout a trail for you?

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