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Locate

LOH-kayt

/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/

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Syllable breakdown

locate

Dictionary meaning

Take up residence and become established.

Examples

  • The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles.
  • Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space.

Synonyms: settle

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