locate

verb

lo·cate ˈlō-ˌkāt

lō-ˈkāt

located; locating

Synonyms of locate next

intransitive verb

: to establish oneself or one's business : settle

The company will locate north of the city.

transitive verb

: to determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of

locate the lines of the property.

: to set or establish in a particular spot : station

located the clock in the exact center of the mantel

: to seek out and determine the location of

Try to locate the source of the sound.

: to find or fix the place of especially in a sequence : classify

locating the reigns of the pastoral kings

locatable

ˈlō-ˌkā-tə-bəl

lō-ˈkā-

adjective

Examples of locate in a Sentence

We tried to locate the border of the property. Can you locate your town on the map? The missing boy was located by police in the woods. The mechanic is still trying to locate the source of the problem. Reporters have been unable to locate the mayor for his comments. The company chose to locate its factory near the airport. The company located near the airport. His parents located in Ohio. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of traditional Hanukkah candles, this menorah is operated through a button located at the base. —

Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023 For instance, it was located beside two ceramic vessels and a cloth wrapped around several metal objects. —

Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Sep. 2023 The academy is located on the building’s 5,000-square-foot third floor. —

Eric Guzmán, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2023 Arcadia located in the southeastern part of the state and is surrounded by the St. Francois Mountains. —

Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023 Responding officers did not locate the suspect’s vehicle. —

cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023 This property — the newest addition to Romer Neighborhood Hotels’ portfolio — is located on 8th Avenue, just a few blocks away from multiple subway lines. —

Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2023 To minimize freeze-ups, the bathrooms and other areas with a lot of water will be located in the center of the building, Croft said. —

Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023 The remains — which have yet to be positively identified as Hooks, according to police — were located in a wooded area off U.S. 60 (Lexington Turnpike) in Amherst, Va. —

Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023 See More

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