WEIGH (ANCHOR) Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

weigh (anchor)

verb

Definition of weigh (anchor)

as in to embark

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embark

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embark

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The decision to embark on a cinematic journey together took a while.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Though the three women were supposed to embark on a worldwide tour, the group canceled the North American leg in May due to low ticket sales, Variety reported.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

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