Definition of Navigate

1. Verb. Travel on water propelled by wind or by other means. "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"

Exact synonyms: Sail, Voyage
Specialized synonyms: Astrogate, Cruise
Generic synonyms: Journey, Travel
Derivative terms: Navigable, Navigation, Sail, Voyage, Voyage, Voyager

2. Verb. Act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance. "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?"
Exact synonyms: Pilot
Generic synonyms: Channelise, Channelize, Direct, Guide, Head, Maneuver, Manoeuver, Manoeuvre, Point, Steer
Specialized synonyms: Astrogate
Derivative terms: Navigation, Navigator, Navigator, Pilot, Pilotage, Pilotage, Piloting, Piloting

3. Verb. Direct carefully and safely. "He navigated his way to the altar"

Definition of Navigate

1. v. i. To journey by water; to go in a vessel or ship; to perform the duties of a navigator; to use the waters as a highway or channel for commerce or communication; to sail.

2. v. t. To pass over in ships; to sail over or on; as, to navigate the Atlantic.

Definition of Navigate

1. to plan and control the course of [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Navigate

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navicular abdomen
navicular articular surface of talus
navicular bone
navicular bone of hand
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navicular fracture
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navies
navigabilities
navigability
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navigably
navigate (current term)
navigated
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navigation
navigation
navigational
navigationally
navigational chart
navigational instrument
navigational system
navigations
navigation light
navigator
navigators

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