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Synonyms & Similar Words
finds
identifies
discovers
pinpoints
situates
positions
places
sets
fixes
determines
ascertains
detects
uncovers
unearths
exposes
reveals
discloses
localizes
situates
spots
notices
observes
perceives
recognizes
tracks
traces
follows
pursues
searches
hunts
explores
investigates
scans
surveys
maps
plots
charts
situates
collocates
allocates
allots
assigns
designates
appoints
nominates
selects
chooses
picks
situates
installs
establishes
settles
fixes
fastens
secures
anchors
moors
stations
deploys
disposes
arranges
organizes
orders
regulates
controls
directs
guides
steers
navigates
pilots
commands
governs
administers
manages
supervises
oversees
locates
orients
aligns
coordinates
calibrates
Meaning of Locates
The primary meaning of the word "Locates" is to find or discover the exact place or position of something.
Definitions
- To find or discover the exact place or position of something
- * To place or establish something in a particular position or location
- * To determine or ascertain the location of something
Etymology of Locates
The word "locates" comes from the Latin word "locare", which means "to place" or "to put"
The Latin word "locare" is derived from the word "locus", which means "place" or "location"
The word "locates" has been used in English since the 15th century to mean "to find or discover the exact place or position of something"
Example Uses
- The company locates its headquarters in the city center
- * The police were able to locate the suspect using surveillance footage
- * The hikers used a map to locate the trailhead
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
loses
misplaces
misidentifies
confuses
misunderstands
misinterprets
disperses
scatters
spreads
distributes
removes
eliminates
eradicates
annihilates
destroys
demolishes
dismantles
disassembles
disconnects
detaches
separates
isolates
secludes
conceals
hides
covers
disguises
camouflages
deceives
misleads
confounds
perplexes
puzzles
bewilders
disorients
misdirects
diverts
distracts