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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Travelling

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to travelling such as "tour", "cruise", and "commute".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to journey or move from one place to another for recreational or leisure purposes

Ex: During their summer vacation, the family decided to travel to Europe. 
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to voyage
to voyage
[Verb]

to travel over a long distance by sea or in space

Ex: The intrepid explorers voyaged across uncharted waters in search of a legendary island. 
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to journey

to travel or go on a trip

Ex: After years of planning, they finally journeyed to the remote village. 
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to trek
to trek
[Verb]

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

Ex: The group of hikers decided to trek through the rugged mountains to reach the remote village. 
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to tour
to tour
[Verb]

to travel around a place, especially for pleasure

Ex: The couple toured the historic city, exploring its cobblestone streets. 
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to peregrinate

to travel or wander around from place to place, especially on foot

Ex: The nature enthusiast planned to peregrinate the scenic trails of national parks. 
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to circumnavigate

to travel all the way around something, especially the globe, by sea, air, or land

Ex: He plans to circumnavigate the globe in a sailboat. 
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to jaunt
to jaunt
[Verb]

to take a short and leisurely journey or excursion, often for pleasure or recreation

Ex: Eager to enjoy the sunny weather, they decided to jaunt to the nearby beach for a relaxing afternoon. 
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to rove
to rove
[Verb]

to wander through or over a specific place

Ex: The artist roved the ancient ruins, sketching the weathered structures. 
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to knock around

to spend time or travel without a clear plan or direction

Ex: He's a seasoned wanderer who has been knocking around the globe for over two decades. 
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to gallivant

to go around in search of pleasure or entertainment

Ex: On a Sunday afternoon, the friends decided to gallivant through the lively downtown area. 
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to globe-trot

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

Ex: After winning the lottery, they decided to globe-trot and explore the wonders of different continents. 
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to backpack

to hike or travel carrying one's clothes, etc. in a backpack

Ex: During their gap year, they decided to backpack through Southeast Asia. 
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to hitchhike

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

Ex: During their backpacking adventure, they decided to hitchhike through Europe to experience the local culture more intimately. 
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to commute

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: The introduction of a company shuttle has made it easier for employees to commute. 
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to fly
to fly
[Verb]

to travel or cross something in an aircraft

Ex: The adventurous couple decided to fly to Europe for their honeymoon. 
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to wing
to wing
[Verb]

to travel or navigate through the air

Ex: As the aircraft ascended, it began to wing over the landscape. 
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to cruise
to cruise
[Verb]

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

Ex: For their anniversary, the couple decided to cruise around the Caribbean. 
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