Locate is an 18th century Americanism that still has a transatlantic flavor for some people, especially in its intransitive use (that is, without an object) as in numerous industries have located in this area. In both British and American English, to be located is a synonym for ‘to be situated’ –the supermarket is located near a park–but may cause disquiet among British purists.
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