Launch Definition & Meaning
launch
- noun
- a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
- the act of propelling with force
- verb
- set up or found; "She set up a literacy program"
- propel with force; "launch the space shuttle"; "Launch a ship"
- launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage; "launch a ship"
- begin with vigor; "He launched into a long diatribe"; "She plunged into a dangerous adventure"
- get going; give impetus to; "launch a career"; "Her actions set in motion a complicated judicial process"
- smoothen the surface of; "launch plaster"
"Launch" in song lyrics
See how launch is used in real songs:
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"Drop the sure needle contact, now watch me launch"
Dilated Peoples f/ A.G., Defari, Xzibit — Rework the Angles -
"They are designed to launch"
Hell Razah — Negro Angelitos -
"He invited me to march in the Million Sperm Launch"
MC Paul Barman — I'm Frickin' Awesome
Words that rhyme with launch
Usage tips for "launch"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "launch" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for launch to find words that pair well.