embark
[ em-bahrk ]
/ ɛmˈbɑrk /
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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Nearby words
embankment, embar, embarcadero, embarcation, embargo, embarking, embarkation, embarkment, embarras, embarras de richesses, embarrass
Origin of embark
Related formsre·em·bark, verb
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embark
/ (ɛmˈbɑːk) /
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 Formsembarkation, nounembarkment, noun
Word Origin for embark
C16: via French from Old Provençal embarcar, from em- + barca boat, barque
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Word Origin and History for embarking
embark
1540s, from Middle French embarquer, from em- (see en- (1)) + barque "small ship" (see bark (n.)). Related: Embarked; embarking.
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