reconnoiter
Translation
to reconnoiter, to survey, to explore
Examples
The scouts went ahead to reconnoiter the terrain.
The scouts went ahead to reconnoiter the terrain.
We need to reconnoiter the area for enemy activity.
We need to reconnoiter the area for enemy activity.
Grammar Patterns
to reconnoiter ((sth.)) to survey (sth.) The general sent troops to reconnoiter the village.
Similar Words
Synonyms: survey, explore, scout, inspect
Etymology
From an obsolete spelling of French 'reconnaître' (to recognize). 're-' (again) + 'connaître' (to know). The noun is 'reconnaissance'.
Memory Tips
This is the verb form of 'reconnaissance'. To 're-know' or scout an area.