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vehicle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of vehicle

1 something used to achieve an end

used organized protests as a vehicle for change

Synonyms of vehicle

agency, agent, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ

Words Related to vehicle

determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool

activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger

antecedent, cause, occasion, reason

subagency, subagent

2 something used to carry goods or passengers

bought a larger vehicle after they had a third baby

Synonyms of vehicle

conveyance, transport, transportation

Words Related to vehicle

carrier, hauler, mover

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