Synonyms for embarkation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : em-bahr-key-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛm bɑrˈkeɪ ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for embarkation

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Définition of embarkation

Origin : 1640s, from French embarcation, noun of action from embarquer (see embark).

As in origin : noun beginning, inception
As in separation : noun being apart; break-up
As in start : noun beginning
As in going : noun departure
As in departure : noun leaving

Example sentences :

When Nicias had concluded his stirring appeal, the embarkation of the troops began.
Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell

That is why the Cabinet in London takes for granted an embarkation in September.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

She witnessed the first embarkation in a gunboat at Sheerness.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

Mitchell's arrangements for the embarkation of the troops were excellent!
Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad

All our forces, disposable, are on the march for embarkation.
Extract from : « Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles Lever

Parties remained to protect them, previous to their embarkation.
Extract from : « The Stranger in France » by John Carr

The women, their baskets of linen on their heads, had paused to watch the embarkation.
Extract from : « Jerry » by Jean Webster

All is in train, and the embarkation of the animals is even now in progress.
Extract from : « The Magic City » by Edith Nesbit

Every railway station in England, every port of embarkation, were watched by police.
Extract from : « The Green Rust » by Edgar Wallace

It was while there they were ordered to proceed to Genoa for embarkation.
Extract from : « The Greater Love » by George T. McCarthy

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