1. (v. t.) To place; to set in a particular spot or position.

2. (v. t.) To designate the site or place of; to define the limits of; as, to locate a public building; to locate a mining claim; to locate (the land granted by) a land warrant.

3. (v. i.) To place one's self; to take up one's residence; to settle.

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