Perambulate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /pə-ˈram-byə-ˌlāt/ per·am·bu·late

Meaning & Definition of Perambulate

Perambulate (verb)

  1. to travel over or through especially on foot, traverse
  2. to make an official inspection of (a boundary) on foot
  3. stroll

Perambulate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make one's way through, across, or over

    "we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air"

    similar: course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), peregrinate, proceed (along), track, transit, travel, traverse
    related: hike, traipse, tramp, tread, walk, ride, run, crisscross

  2. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village"

    similar: amble, hike, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Perambulate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Perambulate:

course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), peregrinate, proceed (along), track, transit, travel, traverse, amble, hike, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp

Related Words for Perambulate

traipse, tread, walk, ride, run, crisscross, roam, rove, wander, trek, march, promenade, power walk

Word Forms of Perambulate

Inflections: perambulated, perambulating

Derived words: perambulation (noun), perambulatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Perambulate

Latin perambulatus, past participle of perambulare, from per- through + ambulare to walk

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Perambulate

What does "Perambulate" mean?

"Perambulate" means to travel over or through especially on foot, traverse. As a verb, it is defined as: to travel over or through especially on foot, traverse. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Perambulate"?

Other words for "Perambulate" include course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate and pass (over). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Perambulate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Perambulate"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Perambulate". Common alternatives include course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow, go, navigate, pass (over), peregrinate and proceed (along).

How do you use "Perambulate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Perambulate" in a sentence: "we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air"; "long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village".

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

"Perambulate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Perambulate"?

"Perambulate" is pronounced /pə-ˈram-byə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as per·am·bu·late.

What is the origin of the word "Perambulate"?

"Perambulate" comes from Latin perambulatus, past participle of perambulare, from per- through + ambulare to walk. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Perambulate" meaning "to make one's way through, across, or over"?

When "Perambulate" (verb) means to make one's way through, across, or over, synonyms include course, cover, cross, cut (across), follow and go.