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Definition

verb. turned to something for help or protection.

Example Sentence

She resorted to eating berries when she ran out of food.

More Example Sentences

He resorted to asking for help.

Synonyms

turned; relied; fell back

Antonyms

to leave

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Rhymes

  • courted
  • ported
  • shorted
  • snorted
  • sorted
  • sported
  • thwarted

  • aborted
  • assorted
  • contorted
  • deported
  • distorted
  • escorted
  • exhorted
  • exported
  • extorted
  • imported
  • purported
  • reported
  • resorted
  • retorted
  • supported
  • transported

  • misreported
  • unreported
  • unsupported

  • underreported
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