Anchor and Embark

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Anchor verb - To stop at or near a place along the shore.

Usage example: we'll anchor at Praia, Cape Verde

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Embark is an antonym for anchor.

Embark verb - Go on board.

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Anchor is an antonym for embark.

Nearby Words: embarkation, embarking

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