NYT Dictionary

LOCATE

/ˈloʊˌkeɪt/
VerbLO-catelo-cate · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022

Meaning

To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin locātus, perfect passive participle of locō (“to place”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from locus (“place”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French louer; see also local and lieu.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sitesituateplacesettleallocateanchorassignbilletbivouacburrow

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2022.

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