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locate Synonyms

Another word for locate

Choosing another word for locate depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To discover the exact place or position of someone or something.

Usage Example

"The rescue team used satellite data to find the missing hikers in the dense forest."

Strongest
find
pinpoint
Strong
track down
detect
spot
uncover
identify

• verb (Context 2)

To place, situate, or establish something in a particular spot or position.

Usage Example

"The company decided to situate its new research facility near the university campus."

Strongest
situate
place
Strong
position
station
establish
site
settle

Opposites of locate

The opposite of locate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lose
misplace
displace
remove
uproot
misfortune
See all opposites of locate

• Nearby Words

locally
localness
locatable
locate
location
locational
locator

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Locate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/locate
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