Navigate

Pronunciation: /ˈnæv.ə.ˌɡeɪt/

Definitions of navigate

verb To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation.

Example Sentences

A1 She can navigate the city using a map.

A2 He navigated through the crowded market to find his favorite stall.

B1 The pilot had to navigate through thick fog to land the plane safely.

B2 The experienced hiker navigated the treacherous terrain with ease.

C1 The captain navigated the ship through rough waters during the storm.

C2 The astronaut had to navigate the spacecraft through space debris to reach the space station.

Examples of navigate in a Sentence

formal It is essential to have a clear map in order to navigate through the complex network of roads in the city.

informal I always use Google Maps to navigate my way around town.

slang I have no idea how to navigate this new video game level, it's so confusing!

figurative With her wisdom and experience, she was able to navigate through the challenges of life with grace.

Grammatical Forms of navigate

• past tense: navigated
• plural: navigates
• comparative: more navigable
• superlative: most navigable
• present tense: navigate
• future tense: will navigate
• perfect tense: has navigated
• continuous tense: is navigating
• singular: navigates
• positive degree: navigate
• infinitive: to navigate
• gerund: navigating
• participle: navigating

Origin and Evolution of navigate

First Known Use: 1588 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'navigate' originated from the Latin word 'navigare', which is a combination of 'navis' meaning ship and 'agere' meaning to move or direct.

Evolution of the word: Originally used specifically in the context of guiding a ship through water, the word 'navigate' has evolved to encompass guiding or directing oneself through any type of terrain or situation.