Synonyms for
Navigate
Definition
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- navigate the complexities
- navigate the system
- navigate through
- navigate the waters
- navigate the challenges
- navigate the terrain
- navigate the market
Word family
Usage note
Often used metaphorically to describe managing complex situations or systems. Be mindful of the context; 'navigate' implies a degree of skill or purpose in moving through something.
Example sentences
- I need to navigate my way to the store.
- The captain will navigate the ship through the storm.
- She had to navigate through the crowded mall to find her friend.
- The pilot will navigate the plane to its destination.
- We need to navigate our way out of this maze.
Quotes
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
You can't change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails to always reach your destination. - Jimmy Dean