EMBARK Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

embark

verb

Definition of embark

as in to launch

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launch
sail

Dissimilar Words

as in to get (on)

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Recent Examples of embark Venturing into the forest with her friend Curtis, Prue stumbles upon a mystical world of humans and talking animals, and must embark on a dangerous adventure to save her brother. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 That’s because your child is about to embark on a learning adventure that will go beyond their ABCs. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 Conor O’Neill Ipswich Town Set to embark on their first season without manager Kieran McKenna since 2021, this Ipswich team feel more prepared for Premier League football than the one relegated from the top flight two seasons ago. — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026 In January 2027, Musgraves will embark on a brief Australian tour before heading to Europe the following month. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embark

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embark

launch

Verb

Five years later, Modi launched his first international store on New York’s Madison Avenue.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Chapman, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers are the experienced position players on a team now fully undergoing a youth movement that was launched when president of baseball operations Buster Posey hit the reset button at the trade deadline.

— Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026