Synonyms: recourse, refuge, resort
Definition: act of turning to for assistance
Usage: have recourse to the courts; an appeal to his uncle was his last resort
Similar words: aid, assist, assistance, help
Definition: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance; rescue party went to their aid; offered his help in unloading
Synonyms: resort, recourse, refuge
Definition: something or someone turned to for assistance or security
Usage: his only recourse was the police; took refuge in lying
Similar words: resource
Definition: a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
Usage: the local library is a valuable resource
Synonyms: hangout, haunt, repair, resort, stamping ground
Definition: a frequently visited place
Definition: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Usage: it was a mountainous area; Bible country
Synonyms: resort, resort hotel, holiday resort
Definition: a hotel located in a resort area
Similar words: hotel
Definition: a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
Definition: move, travel, or proceed toward some place
Usage: He repaired to his cabin in the woods
Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move
Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast
Synonyms: fall back, resort, recur
Definition: have recourse to
Usage: The government resorted to rationing meat
Similar words: use, utilise, utilize, employ, apply
Definition: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Usage: use your head!; we only use Spanish at home; I can't use this tool; Apply a magnetic field here; This thinking was applied to many projects; How do you utilize this tool?; I apply this rule to get good results; use the plastic bags to store the food; He doesn't know how to use a computer