Definition

To fly in the air, often used to describe the action of a kite moving gracefully in the wind.

Example

The children love to kite on sunny days at the park.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how high that kite flew today?

Yeah, it was awesome! I love watching them soar.

I wish I could kite like that when I try.

Just practice and you'll get the hang of it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A lightweight object made of a frame covered with material, designed to be flown in the air by the wind at the end of a string.

Example

The children ran to the park to fly their colorful kites on a sunny day.

Conversation

Did you see that colorful kite flying in the park today?

Yeah, it looked amazing against the blue sky!

I love how high it soared; I wish I could fly a kite like that.

Definition

To fraudulently increase the amount of a check or to use a bad check to obtain credit or money.

Example

He tried to kite a check to pay for his expenses.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who tried to kite his way through the loan process?

No way! How did he think he could get away with that?

I know, right? It's so risky to kite checks like that.

Root Explanation

The word 'kite' originates from Old English 'cyta', meaning a type of bird, specifically a bird of prey. It is also related to the Old Norse word 'kita', which refers to a similar bird. The word 'kite' refers to both the bird and the toy that resembles its shape when flown in the air.

Memory Tip

Think of the bird 'kite' soaring in the sky, which helps you remember that a kite is also a toy that flies high like the bird.

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