train

The word “train” has 1 syllable: train

It's pronounced as /treɪn/


What is synonym and antonym for train?

In the thesaurus, “train” has 157 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for train along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for train

Antonyms for train

  • avert
  • curve
  • deflect
  • detour
  • divert
  • rechannel
  • shunt
  • sidetrack

Meanings of train

  • noun
    1. Elongated portion.
    2. Connected sequence of people or things.
    3. Treachery; deceit.
    4. A trick or stratagem.
    5. A trap for animals; a snare.
    6. A lure; a decoy.
  • verb
    1. To practice an ability.
    2. To teach and form (someone) by practice; to educate (someone).
    3. To improve one's fitness.
    4. To proceed in sequence.
    5. To move (a gun) laterally so that it points in a different direction.
    6. To encourage (a plant or branch) to grow in a particular direction or shape, usually by pruning and bending.
    7. To trace (a lode or any mineral appearance) to its head.
    8. To create a trainer for; to apply cheats to (a game).
    9. To draw along; to trail; to drag.
    10. To draw by persuasion, artifice, or the like; to attract by stratagem; to entice; to allure.

Example Sentences

  • She wants to train her dog to follow commands.
  • The company will train new employees next week.
  • Athletes train daily to improve their performance.
  • He decided to train himself to wake up earlier.
  • Volunteers were trained to handle emergency situations.

On this page you'll find 165 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to train, such as: acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, accustom, adapt, adjust, aim.

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  • advise
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  • hammer out a deal
  • handle
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  • head
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  • launch
  • lawyer
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  • lead
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  • machinator
  • make a connection
  • make arrangements
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  • maker
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  • maneuver
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  • manipulate
  • map
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  • mesh
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  • ordain
  • order
  • organize
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  • outline
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  • partner
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  • protect
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  • pull a wire
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  • ready
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  • ride herd on
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  • rough in
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  • run
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  • run things
  • safeguard
  • schedule
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  • see
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  • settle
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  • sit on top of
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  • take the reins
  • teach
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  • tout
  • trace
  • trail-blaze
  • trailblaze
  • train
  • traverse
  • tutor
  • usher
  • watch
  • watch over
  • work out
  • work out a deal

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