English dictionary
levitate
/'l/E/v/I/,t/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity
ExamplesThe magician levitated the woman.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity
ExamplesThe guru claimed that he could levitate.
Synonyms hoverSource: WordNet 3.0
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To rise, or tend to rise, as if lighter than the surrounding medium; to become buoyant; -- opposed to <i>gravitate</i>.
Source: webster1913
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To make buoyant; to cause to float in the air; as, to <i>levitate</i> a table.
Source: webster1913