embarking

Meanings

• Verb

  To begin a journey or voyage, especially by boarding a ship or plane.

  - "They embarked on their journey at dawn."
  - "The passengers were asked to embark the plane 30 minutes before departure."

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Antonyms

disembark

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Synonyms

make sail

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Variants

List of all variants of embarking that leads to same result
embark , embarkation , embarkations , embarked , embarking , embarkment , embarkments , embarks

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Etymology

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The word 'embark' comes from the Old French word 'embarquer', which means 'to take on board'.

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Trivia

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1. Embarking on a journey was a common theme in medieval literature, often used as a metaphor for the spiritual journey towards salvation.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'embark' in English was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Board: Boarding a ship or plane is a common synonym for embarking.

2. Voyage: Embarking on a voyage implies starting a journey, often by sea.

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Culture

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Embarking is a common theme in literature and art, often symbolizing new beginnings or adventures. For example, in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, the crew embarks on a journey to hunt the white whale.

How to Memorize "embarking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself boarding a ship or plane and setting sail or taking off into the sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'embark' with the beginning of a journey or adventure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Birdie Makes An Amazing Adventure' to remember the meaning of embark.

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