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embark
[ em-bahrk ]
/ ÉmËbÉrk /
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verb (used without object)
to board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, as for a journey.
to start an enterprise, business, etc.
verb (used with object)
to put or receive on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
to involve (someone) in an enterprise.
to venture or invest (something) in an enterprise.
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Origin of embark
OTHER WORDS FROM embark
re·em·bark, verbWords nearby embark
embankment, embar, embarcadero, embarcation, embargo, embark, embarkation, embarkment, Embarras, embarras de richesses, embarrass
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How to use embark in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for embark
embark
/ (ÉmËbÉËk) /
verb
to board (a ship or aircraft)
(intr; usually foll by on or upon) to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc
Derived forms of embark
embarkation, nounembarkment, nounWord Origin for embark
C16: via French from Old Provençal embarcar, from em- + barca boat, barque
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