Locate

Definition

Locate is a verb that means to determine the position or place of something, to find or discover something, or to establish in a particular place or position.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /loʊˈkeɪt/
• Respelling: loh-KAYT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ləʊˈkeɪt/
• Respelling: loh-KAYT

Etymology

The word "locate" comes from the Latin "locare," meaning "to place," derived from "locus," meaning "place." It entered English in the late 16th century, originally meaning "to establish or set in a place."

Derivatives

• Location (noun)
• Locator (noun)
• Relocate (verb)
• Local (adjective/noun)
• Locative (adjective)

Synonyms

• Find
• Identify
• Discover

Antonyms

• Lose
• Misplace
• Forget

Usage

The verb "locate" is commonly used in various contexts, such as in searching for objects ("Can you locate my keys?"), determining geographical positions ("The treasure was located on the island"), or establishing a position ("They decided to locate their office in the city center").

Related Terms

• Position: The place where something is situated.
• Place: A particular location or site.
• Site: A specific place where something is situated or will be situated.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To determine the position or place of something: Refers to identifying the location of an object or person.
  • Example: "They were able to locate the missing hikers using GPS."
• To find or discover something: Refers to the act of searching for and successfully identifying an object or information.
  • Example: "The scientists located the source of the contamination."
• To establish something in a particular place: Refers to setting or positioning something in a defined area.
  • Example: "The company decided to locate its headquarters in New York."