levitate
Levitate (verb) means to make something rise and float in the air, seemingly without support. Example: “The magician appeared to levitate the table above the stage.”
How to use levitate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo float in the air without any visible support.
Word forms
levitated past tense, levitates singular
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The magician appeared to _____ the table above the stage.
Etymology
Coined in the 1600s from New Latin levitare, modeled on "gravitate," ultimately from Latin levis ("light").
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What does “levitate” mean?
The word “levitate” means to make something rise and float in the air, seemingly without support. In plain terms, to float in the air without any visible support.
How do you pronounce “levitate”?
“Levitate” is pronounced LEH-vih-tayt (/ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “levitate” in a sentence?
Here is “levitate” used in a sentence: “The magician appeared to levitate the table above the stage.”
What part of speech is “levitate”?
“Levitate” is a verb.
Where does the word “levitate” come from?
The word “levitate” dates back to around 1600 and comes from New Latin. Coined in the 1600s from New Latin levitare, modeled on "gravitate," ultimately from Latin levis ("light").
How many meanings does “levitate” have?
“Levitate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something rise and float in the air, seemingly without support.