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

The stars are located roughly 1,300 light-years away, in the Lambda Orionis star-forming molecular ring in the constellation of Orion, the Hunter. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Where should our distribution facilities be located to reach 99 percent of customers within two days without blowing up lease and labor costs? — Brian Cross, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The project, which will cost over €100 million ($115 million), was announced in 2026 and will be located in Navarra, Spain. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

The earthquake’s epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, and its impacts were concentrated in the cities of Pereira, Cali and Manizales. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026