Meaning & use
Anchored
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Secured firmly in place, either literally by an anchor or figuratively by a stabilizing influence.
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The ship anchored in the bay overnight before continuing its voyage.
Her sense of purpose was anchored in years of community work.
A note on using this word
Beyond its nautical sense, 'anchored' is widely used figuratively to describe emotional or intellectual stability.
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2. verb
Served as the main host or presenter of a news or broadcast program.
She has anchored the evening news for the past five years.
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