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retire vs locomote

locomote vs retire

retire and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retire No No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of retire; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than retire:
  • retire: pull back or move away or backward
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of retire include go, move, travel.
retire (verb) locomote (verb)
prepare for sleep change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
cause to get out
cause to be out on a fielding play
lose interest
pull back or move away or backward
dispose of (something no longer useful or needed)
break from a meeting or gathering
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
withdraw from active participation
make (someone) retire
withdraw from circulation or from the market, as of bills, shares, and bonds
Difference between retire and locomote

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