foray

//ˈfɔːreɪ//
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Noun

foraySingular
foraysPlural
1

A sudden attack or raid, especially by soldiers into enemy territory.

The soldiers made a foray into enemy territory under the cover of darkness.

2

An initial attempt or venture into a new area of activity or experience.

The company made its first foray into the Asian market last year.

Verb

forayInfinitive
foraysPresent tense
forayedPast tense
forayedPast participle
forayingPresent participle
foraysThird-person singular
1

To make a sudden attack or raid.

The soldiers forayed into enemy territory at dawn.

2

To venture into a new or unfamiliar area.

The company decided to foray into the Asian market.

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