Meaning of the word locate in English

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locate

US /loʊˈkeɪt/

UK /loʊˈkeɪt/

find where something or someone is

Example:

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Can you help me locate my lost keys?

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The police are trying to locate the suspect.

Synonym:

find discover pinpoint track down unearth

establish or situate (something) in a particular place

Example:

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The new factory will be located near the river.

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The company decided to locate its headquarters in the city center.

Synonym:

situate place position settle establish

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