LAUNCHES Synonyms
There are 22 hypernyms of the word launches. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LAUNCHES
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| lance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish • a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions verb • move quickly, as if by cutting one's way • pierce with a lance, as in a knights' fight • open by piercing with a lancet | ||||||||
| pierce | verbv | |||||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) verb • cut or make a way through • move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply • sound sharply or shrilly • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • make a hole into | ||||||||
| establish | verbv | |||||||
verb • set up or found • set up or lay the groundwork for • establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment • institute, enact, or establish • bring about • place • build or establish something abstract • use as a basis for; found on | ||||||||
| found | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • come upon unexpectedly or after searching noun • food and lodging provided in addition to money verb • set up or found • set up or lay the groundwork for • use as a basis for; found on | ||||||||
| launching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time • the act of beginning something new • the act of propelling with force | ||||||||
| plunge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a brief swim in water • a steep and rapid fall verb • thrust or throw into • drop steeply • dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity • begin with vigor • cause to be immersed • fall abruptly • immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate • devote (oneself) fully to | ||||||||
| set in motion | verbv | |||||||
verb • get going; give impetus to | ||||||||
| set up | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • set up or found • create by putting components or members together • construct, build, or erect • get ready for a particular purpose or event • put into a proper or systematic order • begin, or enable someone else to begin, a venture by providing the means, logistics, etc. • take or catch as if in a snare or trap • produce • set up for use • place • arrange the outcome of by means of deceit • erect and fasten • arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events • equip with sails or masts • make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc | ||||||||
