Locate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈlō-ˌkāt/ lo·cate

Meaning & Definition of Locate

Locate (verb)

  1. to establish oneself or one's business, settle
  2. to determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of
  3. to set or establish in a particular spot, station

Locate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come upon after searching, study, or effort

    "we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time"

    similar: ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out), find, find out, get, hit (on or upon), hunt (down or up), learn, nose out, root (out), rout (out), rummage, run down, scare up, scout (up), track (down), turn up
    related: espy, sight, spot, look for, search (for or out), seek
    opposite: miss, overlook, pass over
    near: lose, mislay, misplace, misset

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Locate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Locate:

ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out), find, find out, get, hit (on or upon), hunt (down or up), learn, nose out, root (out), rout (out), rummage, run down, scare up, scout (up), track (down), turn up

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Locate

Words with the opposite meaning of Locate:

miss, overlook, pass over

Related Words for Locate

espy, sight, spot, look for, search (for or out), seek

Near Antonyms of Locate

lose, mislay, misplace, misset

Word Forms of Locate

Inflections: located, locating

Derived words: locatable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Locate

Latin locatus, past participle of locare to place, from locus

First known use: 1513t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Locate

Words & Phrases Containing Locate

colocate

Frequently Asked Questions about Locate

What does "Locate" mean?

"Locate" means to establish oneself or one's business, settle. As a verb, it is defined as: to establish oneself or one's business, settle.

What is another word for "Locate"?

Other words for "Locate" include ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover and dredge (up). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Locate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Locate"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Locate". Common alternatives include ascertain, descry, detect, determine, dig out, dig up, discover, dredge (up), ferret (out) and find.

What is the opposite of "Locate"?

Antonyms of "Locate" include miss, overlook and pass over. Near antonyms include lose, mislay, misplace and misset.

How do you use "Locate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Locate" in a sentence: "we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time".

Is "Locate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Locate" is a verb.

Is "Locate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Locate" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Locate"?

"Locate" is pronounced /ˈlō-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as lo·cate.