embark
The word “embark” has 2 syllables: em-bark
It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbɑːrk/
What is synonym and antonym for embark?
In the thesaurus, “embark” has 16 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for embark along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for embark
- board
- commence
- emplane
- enter
- entrain
- go aboard ship
- launch
- leave port
- plunge into
- put on board
- sail
- set about
- set out
- set sail
- take on board
- take ship
Antonyms for embark
Meanings of embark
- verb
- To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.
- To start, begin.
- To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.
- To engage, enlist, or invest (as persons, money, etc.) in any affair.
Example Sentences
- They will embark on a journey across the Atlantic tomorrow.
- She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
- We are ready to embark once all passengers are aboard.
- He plans to embark on an ambitious research project next year.
- The explorers prepared to embark despite the harsh weather conditions.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embark, such as: anchor, beach, berth, board, cease, commence, debark.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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