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FORAY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Foray.

Foray - as a noun

A sudden short attack

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maraud9raid5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incursion11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)

Example: "Scientists' forays into politics"

Foray - as a verb

Steal goods; take as spoils

Example: "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoil10loot4pillage10plunder10ransack13reave8rifle8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Briefly enter enemy territory

Example Sentences

"He made his first foray into the world of entrepreneurship with his own startup."
"The company's foray into the international market was met with great success."
"Her foray into acting began when she auditioned for a local theater production."
"The band's latest album marks a successful foray into a new genre of music."
"After years of writing short stories, she finally decided to make a foray into novel writing."
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Word Game Points

Is FORAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, foray is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FORAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, foray is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is FORAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, foray is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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