Synonyms of locate

locate

verb

ˈlō-ˌkāt 

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• discover
• learn
• get
• ascertain
• detect
• determine
• find out
• track (down)
• run down
• turn up
• hit (on or upon)
• dig out
• dig up
• scout (up)
• hunt (down or up)
• dredge (up)
• rummage
• spot
• descry
• ferret (out)
• rout (out)
• root (out)
• nose out
• seek
• sight
• scare up
• espy
• look for
• search (for or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• pass over
• overlook
• lose
• misplace
• mislay
• misset

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of locate

Chinese researchers have examined Russia’s use of reconnaissance drones to locate targets and direct strikes. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Other accommodations here include the Safari tents, which are more minimalist and only feature cozy beds, wood flooring, and wood stoves—the bathrooms for these units are communal and located nearby in the bathhouse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026

Firefighters battled the blaze into the evening after thick plumes of smoke billowed over the quiet fishing hub, which is located 90 miles southwest of Portland and has just over 10,000 residents. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

These included stores mainly located in central high-traffic shopping areas including luxury’s Golden Triangle, the Duomo and San Babila Squares, thoroughfares Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Torino. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026