English Dictionary
Definition of “locate”
locate (ləʊˈkeɪt
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to discover the position, situation, or whereabouts of; find
- (tr; often passive) to situate or place ⇒
located on the edge of the city
- (intr) to become established or settled
Alternative Forms
loˈcatable adjective loˈcater noun
Synonyms
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place,
put,
set,
position,
seat,
site,
establish,
settle,
fix,
situate,
Usage examples
We might give Jennifer a day or two more to locate the bodies.
Pickard, Nancy, No Body (1987)There is nothing we aren't going to do to locate the individual responsible.
Globe and Mail (2004)With so many vehicles available, it is important to shortlist the ones you want to see in advance and locate them in the display area.
Glasgow Herald (2002)An industry for which all transport costs are similar will locate in the centre of the triangle.
Jilbert, John, Geography Basic Facts (1983)
