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venue

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of venue

1 a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information
  • A cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics.
Synonyms of venue

forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapbox
Words Related to venue

channel, conduit, pipeline

showcase, stage
2 the area or space occupied by or intended for something
  • The historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings.
Synonyms of venue

emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, where
Words Related to venue

scene

precinct, region, section, sector

here, there

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