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We used a map to navigate the park.
What does Navigate mean?
Navigate means to find your way.
Dictionary definition
To find and follow a route to a place, or to move through something carefully.
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She learned to navigate the website quickly.
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Hikers can navigate by using landmarks, trail signs, and a compass.
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What does navigate mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to navigate?
Guide is close in meaning to navigate in this context.
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Which word is an opposite or useful contrast for navigate?
Wander contrasts with navigate in this context.
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WordNavigate.
Partverb.
MeaningNavigate means to find your way.
ExampleExample: We used a map to navigate the park.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- nav · uh · gayt
- Strongest beat
- nav
- Ending
- gayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nav.
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Synonyms
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Opposite words
wanderUse for moving without a clear route.
lose directionUse when someone cannot follow the way.
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Word family
Navigate word family
Base word
navigate
verb
navigates
Finds or follows a route.
verb
navigated
Found or followed a route in the past.
noun
navigation
The act or skill of finding a route.
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