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Patrol
/pəˈtrəʊl/
To walk or drive around an area to monitor or guard it.
Synonyms:
monitor
guard
survey
watch
inspect
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
They are
patrolled
about once a month, not once a day.
The guards
patrol
the park to ensure safety.
Volunteers
patrol
the beaches during summer months.
Etymology:
Derived from the French word
patrouiller
meaning
to tramp around in the mud,
it originated in the early 17th century.
Usage Statistics:
14 mentions per 1 million words
Moderate
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