How Do You Spell LOCATE?

Pronunciation: [lə͡ʊkˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "locate" is spelled with the letters L-O-C-A-T-E. It is pronounced as /loʊˈkeɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "lo" sounds like "low" and the second syllable "cate" sounds like "kate." The silent letter "e" at the end of the word changes the pronunciation of the "a" from a short vowel sound to a long vowel sound. The word means to find or discover the exact position or place of something, such as a person, object, or location.

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LOCATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Locate is a verb that refers to finding or discovering the position or whereabouts of something or someone. It involves determining the exact location or place where an object, person, or event is situated or occurring. By using various means such as investigation, examination, observation, or research, individuals or entities actively seek to identify or pin down the precise coordinates or address of the desired subject.

    The act of locating often involves a deliberate effort to pinpoint the desired item or person in a specific area, whether it be a physical location, a geographical region, or a digital space. It can also involve establishing the position or direction of movement of an object or person in relation to other reference points or landmarks. Locating may require using tools, equipment, or technologies like maps, GPS systems, tracking devices, or databases to aid in the process.

    The purpose of locating can vary greatly depending on the context. It can be utilized for practical reasons such as finding lost objects, tracking the movement of individuals, determining the whereabouts of specific landmarks or premises, or identifying the coordinates of a geographical location. In a larger sense, locating can also be an essential step in research, investigation, criminal justice activities, emergency response efforts, or any situation where precise location details are crucial for decision-making, analysis, or problem-solving.

  2. To set in a particular place or position; in U. S., to select or survey for settlement.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LOCATE

The word "locate" has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin verb "locare", which means "to place" or "to put". This verb is derived from the noun "locus", meaning "place" or "location". The term was later anglicized from the French word "loquere" in the 16th century, which carried the same meaning. Over time, it has evolved into the word "locate" in modern English.

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Conjugate verb Locate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have located
you would have located
he/she/it would have located
we would have located
they would have located
I would have locate
you would have locate
he/she/it would have locate
we would have locate
they would have locate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been locating
you would have been locating
he/she/it would have been locating
we would have been locating
they would have been locating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would locate
you would locate
he/she/it would locate
we would locate
they would locate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be locating
you would be locating
he/she/it would be locating
we would be locating
they would be locating

FUTURE

I will locate
you will locate
he/she/it will locate
we will locate
they will locate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be locating
you will be locating
he/she/it will be locating
we will be locating
they will be locating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have located
you will have located
he/she/it will have located
we will have located
they will have located

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been locating
you will have been locating
he/she/it will have been locating
we will have been locating
they will have been locating

IMPERATIVE

you locate
we let´s locate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to locate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was locating
you were locating
he/she/it was locating
we were locating
they were locating

PAST PARTICIPLE

located

PAST PERFECT

I had located
you had located
he/she/it had located
we had located
they had located

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been locating
you had been locating
he/she/it had been locating
we had been locating
they had been locating

PRESENT

I locate
you locate
he/she/it locates
we locate
they locate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am locating
you are locating
he/she/it is locating
we are locating
they are locating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

locating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have located
you have located
he/she/it has located
we have located
they have located

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been locating
you have been locating
he/she/it has been locating
we have been locating
they have been locating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it locate

SIMPLE PAST

I located
you located
he/she/it located
we located
they located

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