locate

Meanings

• Verb

  To find or determine the position or location of something.

• Verb

  To identify or determine the place or site of (something).

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Pronunciation

1. /loʊˈkeɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with locate
locate , fate , create , mate , hate

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Variants

List of all variants of locate that leads to same result
locatable , locate , located , locates , locating , co-locate , co-located , co-locates , co-locating , co-location , co-locations , colocate , colocated , colocates , colocating , colocation , colocations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'locare' which means 'to place' or 'to occupy'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'locate' is often used in the oil industry to refer to the process of finding and marking the position of an underground oil deposit.

2. The first known use of the word 'locate' in English was in the 15th century.

3. In chess, the 'locate' move refers to moving a piece to a square that is not under attack, with the intention of protecting it or setting up a future attack.

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Related Concepts

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1. Navigation: Locate is closely related to navigation, as finding one's way to a desired location is a fundamental aspect of both.

2. Geography: Geography is another domain where locate is essential, as it involves understanding the location and distribution of physical and cultural features on Earth.

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Culture

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In literature, 'locate' is often used in the context of problem-solving and detective work. For instance, in Agatha Christie's novels, Hercule Poirot often 'locates' the murderer by analyzing the clues and evidence.

How to Memorize "locate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map and imagine finding a specific location on it.
   - Imagine a detective following clues to locate a criminal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'locate' with the idea of finding something.
   - Think of the word 'location' when you see 'locate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'L-O-C-A-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'Locate' = 'Find' + 'A' + 'C' + 'A' + 'T' + 'E'

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