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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That’s because your child is about to embark on a learning adventure that will go beyond their ABCs.

— Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026
Conor O’Neill Ipswich Town Set to embark on their first season without manager Kieran McKenna since 2021, this Ipswich team feel more prepared for Premier League football than the one relegated from the top flight two seasons ago.

— Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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