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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRecourse
/ˈriː.kɔːrs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of turning to someone or something for assistance or support.
"In times of crisis, many people seek recourse to their friends and family." - 2
A source of help or support.
"The charity serves as a recourse for those in need."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'recourse' originates from the Latin 'recursus', meaning 'a running back'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, where it took on the meaning of seeking help or aid.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Recourse" is said worldwide
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recours
Transliteration: re-kour
"En cas de besoin, il peut toujours avoir recours à ses amis."
Rückgriff
Transliteration: rük-grif
"Im Notfall kann er auf seine Familie zurückgreifen."
ricorso
Transliteration: ree-kor-so
"In caso di difficoltà, può sempre fare ricorso ai suoi amici."
recurso
Transliteration: re-kur-so
"En momentos difíciles, puede recurrir a su familia."
recurso
Transliteration: re-kur-so
"Em tempos de crise, ele pode recorrer aos amigos."
सहारा
Transliteration: sahaara
"आपातकाल में, वह हमेशा अपने दोस्तों का सहारा ले सकता है।"
求助
Transliteration: qiúzhù
"在危机时刻，他可以求助于朋友。"
의지
Transliteration: uiji
"위기 상황에서 그는 친구에게 의지할 수 있습니다."
頼り
Transliteration: tayori
"危機の時には、彼は友人に頼ることができます。"
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