embark
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪmˈbɑːrk/
KK: /ɪmˈbɑrk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To begin a journey or start a new project, especially by getting on a ship or plane.
Example
We will embark on our adventure early in the morning.
Tense Forms
Past: embarked
Past Participle: embarked
Conversation
Are you excited to embark on your trip tomorrow?
Definitely! I've been looking forward to it for months.
What time do you embark from the airport?
I leave at 10 AM, so I need to wake up early!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
board
depart
venture
Antonyms
disembark
arrive
halt
transitive verb
Definition
To start a journey or project, especially by getting on a ship or plane, or to involve someone in a new activity or business.
Example
They will embark on a new adventure next month.
Tense Forms
Past: embarked
Past Participle: embarked
Conversation
Are you ready to embark on our trip tomorrow?
Absolutely! I can’t wait to explore the new city.
I just hope we don't forget anything important when we embark.
Root Explanation
Embark is formed from "em-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "barque" (from Old French *barque*, meaning a small boat). The word "embark" means to cause to be in a boat, or to board a vessel for a journey.
Memory Tip
Think of getting 'into' ('em-') a 'small boat' ('barque') when you embark on a journey.
Visually Confused Words
reimbark
remark
imbark
empark
demark
debark
mark
disembark