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Embark

/ɛmˈbɑːk/

To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.

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📖 Definitions of "Embark"

verb

1
To get on a boat or ship or (outside the USA) an aeroplane.
"All passengers please embark now."
2
To start, begin.
"Phil embarked on his journey yesterday."
3
To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.
4
To engage, enlist, or invest (as persons, money, etc.) in any affair.
"He embarked his fortune in trade."

🔄 Synonyms of "Embark"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
venturenoun	A risky or daring undertaking or journey.
enterverb	(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

↔️ Antonyms of "Embark"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
disembarkverb	(intransitive) To go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or aircraft.
set downverb	(transitive, especially British) To place, especially on the ground or a surface; to cease carrying; to deposit; to allow passengers to alight.
debarkverb	(transitive) To unload goods from an aircraft or ship.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Embark"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
enterverb	(intransitive) To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
ventureverb	(transitive) To risk or offer.
tackleverb	To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them.
boardverb	(transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
launchverb	(transitive) To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation
lanceverb	(medicine) Prick or cut open with a sharp instrument.
lancernoun	(military) A cavalry soldier armed with a lance weapon.
implementverb	To bring about; to put into practice; to carry out.
carryverb	(transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.
bootverb	(transitive) To kick.
throwverb	(transitive) To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
moveverb	(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
enlistverb	(intransitive) To voluntarily join a cause or organization, especially military service.
takeverb	(transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
followverb	(ambitransitive) To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
dealverb	(transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
pursueverb	(transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
startupnoun	A new company or organization or business venture designed for rapid growth.
hireverb	(transitive) To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
makeverb	(transitive) To create.