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Thesaurus entry: launch
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launch
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verb
1.
they've launched the shuttle the rocket has launched
synonyms
: send into orbit, blast off, take off, lift off.
2.
he launched the boat
synonyms
: set afloat, put to sea, put into the water.
3.
a chair was launched at him
synonyms
: throw, hurl, fling, pitch, lob, let fly; fire, shoot;
informal
chuck, heave, sling.
4.
the government launched a new campaign
synonyms
: set in motion, get going, get underway, start, commence, begin, embark on, initiate, inaugurate, set up, organize, introduce, bring into being;
informal
kick off, roll out.
5.
he
launched into
a tirade
synonyms
: start, commence, burst into.