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foray
[ fawr-ey, for-ey ]
noun
- a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder:
Vikings made a foray on the port.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- a quick, sudden attack:
The defenders made a foray outside the walls.
- an initial venture:
a successful foray into politics.
verb (used without object)
- to make a raid; pillage; maraud.
- to invade or make one's way, as for profit or adventure:
foreign industries foraying into U.S. markets.
verb (used with object)
- to ravage in search of plunder; pillage.
foray
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
- a short raid or incursion
- a first attempt or new undertaking
verb
- to raid or ravage (a town, district, etc)
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ڴǰa· noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of foray1
Example Sentences
So he had little expectation his first foray into funding a men’s soccer team would go as planned.
This is my first foray into the genre, and I couldn't think of a better director to embark on that journey with.
Hollywood's foray into using AI comes as the Trump administration prepares a new AI plan for the United States.
Along the way, we learn about Ono’s crucial life in pre-war Japan, a privileged upbringing that led to her early forays in artistry and philosophy.
The branding is bright and approachable, its fruit-forward flavors — Strawberry, Pineapple-Mango, Lime and Citrus Punch — designed to feel more like an extension of the juice aisle than a foray into gut health.
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