Synonyms of relocate

relocate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt 

as in to move

to change the place or position of

those volumes have been relocated to the second floor of the library

Synonyms & Similar Words

• move
• remove
• transfer
• shift
• disturb
• transport
• displace
• replace
• reposition
• carry
• budge
• convey
• haul
• dislocate
• transpose
• transmit
• drive
• modify
• alter
• supplant
• supersede
• revise
• transplant
• remodel
• lug
• vary
• bear
• cart
• remake
• tote
• rework
• redo
• revamp
• refashion
• make over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• secure
• stabilize
• set
• freeze
• fix
• anchor
• moor
• root
• embed
• lodge
• implant
• entrench
• ingrain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relocate

What happened to the colonists remains unknown, but archaeological finds—including otherwise anachronistic English artifacts on Hatteras Island—give some support to White’s theory that at least some of the colonists relocated willingly. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

The new ordinance also says the city will explore an agreement with the new owner to make repairs and remedy code violations, while using the original funding for the repairs to help relocate tenants. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026

The couple lived in Brickell for years before relocating to escape the neighborhood’s noise and congestion. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Construction on Sherwood began in February 2025, according to the district website, with students and staff relocated to the former Elm Place Middle School. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026