English Synonym Finder

navigate

Definitions

To plan and direct the course or route of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

To travel on or through a particular area or medium.

To find one's way over a complex path or through a difficult situation.

Examples

It can be difficult to navigate the complex legal system without professional help.

The captain used the stars to navigate the ship safely across the ocean.

We used a GPS app to navigate through the winding streets of the old city.

Synonyms

steer pilot guide maneuver direct sail cruise

Antonyms

drift wander stray meander lose flounder stagnate