locate
/lə(ʊ)ˈkeɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: locates · locating · located
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To place; to set in a particular spot or position.
Verb
Examples
The captives and emigrants whom he brought with him were located in the trans-Tiberine quarter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To find out where something is located.
Verb
Examples
I really can't locate the sever files.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “locate” mean?
To place; to set in a particular spot or position.
Is “locate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.