WEIGH (ANCHOR) Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

weigh (anchor)

verb

Definition of weigh (anchor)

as in to embark

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In the road movie, which is Thailand’s international Oscar feature film submission, a prophecy prompts an aging grandmother to embark on a nine-temple pilgrimage with her children and grandchildren.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026
Starting in 2027, the Plaza Hotel will embark on a four-year-long renovation of its marble façade.

— Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

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