310 Another Word for Mount? - Mount Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of mount

The primary meaning of the word "mount" is to climb or ascend something, such as a mountain, horse, or stairs.

Etymology of mount

The word "mount" comes from the Old French word "monter", which means "to climb" or "to ascend"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "montem", which means "mountain"
The word "mount" has been used in English since the 13th century, initially to describe the act of climbing or ascending something, and later to describe other related meanings, such as fixing or attaching something, or increasing or rising to a higher level

Synonyms

climb ascend rise scale hike trek scramble traverse conquer overcome surmount ascend go up move up lift elevate hoist raise erect construct build establish fix secure fasten attach put up set up place position locate situate plant install settle pitch camp perch roost nest alight land touch down come down dismount get off get down step down climb down descend drop lower come down fall tumble slip slide glide coast soar glide fly sail navigate pilot steer guide direct lead conduct command control maneuver handle manage govern regulate mount ride drive operate run handle grip grasp clutch hold seize capture take possess occupy take over assume undertake take on shoulder bear carry support uphold sustain brace prop bolster buttress reinforce strengthen fortify secure stabilize steady balance level align adjust regulate calibrate fine-tune

Definitions

To climb or ascend something, such as a mountain, stairs, or a horse
To fix or attach something, such as a picture or a device, to a surface or a base
To prepare or organize something, such as a play or an exhibition
To increase or rise to a higher level, such as a sound or a feeling

Usage Examples

I will mount the stairs to get to my room
She will mount her horse and ride through the forest
The company will mount a campaign to promote their new product
The sound of the music will mount to a crescendo

Antonyms

dismount descend fall drop lower decrease reduce diminish decline sink slump collapse come down get down step down climb down slide slip glide coast tumble slip slide fall plummet dive plunge sink subside recede retreat withdraw pull back back down step back move back go down drop down let down take down bring down demolish destroy dismantle disassemble tear down raze level flatten depress deject dishearten discourage