WEIGH (ANCHOR) Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

weigh (anchor)

verb

Definition of weigh (anchor)

as in to embark

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embark

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Following press and buyer appointments at The Plaza on Wednesday, the inaugural gowns will embark on a national trunk show tour that starts right across the street at Bergdorf Goodman.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Players enlist as a rookie in the UEE Navy and embark on a dangerous journey through the galactic war.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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