navigate

Meanings

• Verb

  To direct or find one's way, especially on a journey or through unfamiliar territory.

• Verb

  To manage or deal with (a situation, especially a difficult one).

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1785210"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with navigate
labyrinth , tabitha , grapevine

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Variants

List of all variants of navigate that leads to same result
navigate , navigated , navigates , navigating

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Forms

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navigated, navigating, navigator

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Etymology

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From Old French naviger, from navig-, navis 'ship'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'navigate' in English was in the 15th century.

2. The term 'navigation' is derived from the Latin word 'navigare', which means 'to sail'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Navigation: The process of planning and following a route or path, typically by sea or air.

2. Map: A representation of an area of land or sea, showing physical features, locations, and distances.

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Culture

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Navigate has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of sea voyages and exploration. One famous example is the novel 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville, where the whaling ship, the Pequod, navigates the vast oceans in search of the white whale.

How to Memorize "navigate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself at the helm of a ship, steering through rough waters.
   - Visualize a map and imagine following a route from one place to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'navigate' with the word 'journey'.
   - Associate the word 'navigate' with the image of a ship sailing through the sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Never Eat Shredded Wheat' to remember the verb form 'navigate'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Navigate New Areas' to remember the meaning 'to manage or deal with'.

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