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What is another word for Locate? – 114 Locate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    find discover identify detect pinpoint determine situate place position spot track trace follow uncover unearth reveal expose uncover ascertain verify confirm situate localize colonize settle nestle ensconce anchor moor berth dock station post establish install

    Meaning of Locate

    According to Merriam-Webster, "to locate" means to find or discover the place or situation of something

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "locate" as to discover or ascertain the location of something
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "to locate" means to find the exact place or position of something

    Example Uses

    • The police were able to locate the suspect after reviewing the security footage
    • The hikers used a map to locate the trailhead and begin their journey
    • The company will locate its new headquarters in the city center
    • The archaeologists worked to locate the ancient ruins deep in the jungle
    • The GPS helped us locate the nearest gas station

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misplace lose displace mislay forget overlook ignore neglect disregard dismiss omit exclude remove eliminate eradicate abolish annihilate destroy demolish dismantle disassemble

    Related Nouns

    location place position site spot situation address coordinates map guide directory index catalog atlas globe terrain landscape geography topography cartography

    Related Verbs

    map chart navigate explore search seek find discover identify detect pinpoint determine situate position place settle establish install colonize populate

    Related Adjectives

    geographical topographical cartographical navigational exploratory investigative detective analytical methodical systematic thorough meticulous precise accurate exact specific detailed localized