Pronunciation: /fɔˈreɪ/

Definitions of foray

noun a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a foray into the forest to pick berries.

A2 The children's foray into the abandoned house was both scary and exciting.

B1 The company's foray into the international market was met with mixed results.

B2 Her foray into the world of entrepreneurship proved to be successful.

C1 The artist's foray into abstract painting was well-received by critics.

C2 The politician's foray into environmental policy was praised for its innovative approach.

verb to make a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory

Example Sentences

A1 I forayed into the forest to pick berries.

A2 She forayed into the world of online shopping and found some great deals.

B1 The company decided to foray into the international market to expand their business.

B2 The explorer forayed deep into the jungle in search of rare plants.

C1 The artist forayed into abstract art, experimenting with new techniques and styles.

C2 After years of success in the music industry, the band decided to foray into acting.

Examples of foray in a Sentence

formal The company made a successful foray into the international market.

informal I decided to make a foray into cooking by trying out a new recipe.

slang She made a foray into the world of online gaming and got hooked.

figurative His foray into politics was met with mixed reactions from the public.

Grammatical Forms of foray

past tense

forayed

plural

forays

comparative

more foray

superlative

most foray

present tense

foray

future tense

will foray

perfect tense

have forayed

continuous tense

is foraying

singular

foray

positive degree

foray

infinitive

to foray

gerund

foraying

participle

forayed

Origin and Evolution of foray

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'foray' originated from the Old French word 'forrer' which means 'to forage or ravage'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'foray' shifted from its original meaning of raiding or pillaging to refer to a brief excursion or attempt into unfamiliar territory, often with a specific purpose in mind.