Navigate Definition & Meaning

navigate
verb
  1. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means; "The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow"
  2. act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; "Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?"; "Who was navigating the ship during the accident?"
  3. direct carefully and safely; "He navigated his way to the altar"

"Navigate" in song lyrics

See how navigate is used in real songs:

  • "Camera on the bumper, peeping robbers as I navigate"
    50/50 Twin f/ Trae — I Hold My Own
  • "But some cats still do, I navigate"
    Big Shug — The Way it Iz
  • "Navigate"
    Edan f/ Skillz Ferguson — Clinical Rhymes

Usage tips for "navigate"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "navigate" 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 navigate to find words that pair well.

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