The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - escortn.

1) guard, convoy, bodyguard, protection, guardian, protector, chaperon, cortege or cortЉge, retinue, entourage, safe conduct, usher, companion: The king rode in with his armed escort. 2) guide, attendant, conductor, leader, cicerone: The curator acted as our escort through the museum. 3) companion; date, boyfriend, beau: Donald is Thea's escort to the ball. --v. 4) accompany, shepherd, squire, usher, conduct, guide, attend: Would you please escort Denise in to dinner? 5 guard, convoy, protect, watch over: The oil tankers were escorted by destroyers.