reconnoitre
Translation
to reconnoiter, to survey, to scout
Examples
The general decided to reconnoitre the enemy's position.
The general decided to reconnoiter the enemy's position.
We need to reconnoitre the area before we advance.
We need to reconnoiter the area before we advance.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reconnoiter (sth.) The general decided to reconnoiter the enemy's position.
Similar Words
Synonyms: survey, explore, scout
Etymology
From French 'reconnaître' (to recognize, to explore). The verb form of 'reconnaissance'.
Memory Tips
This is the action (verb) of carrying out a 'reconnaissance' (noun). Note the '-ter' ending in American English.