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levitate

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈlɛvɪˌteɪt/

KK: /ˈlɛvɪˌteɪt/

transitive verb
Definition

To rise or make something rise into the air and float as if there is no gravity.


Example

The magician made the table levitate during the performance.


Tense Forms

Past: levitated

Past Participle: levitated


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that magician who can levitate during his show?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was incredible! How does he do that?
Sloth A
I think he uses some clever tricks to make it look like he can levitate.
Sloth B
It really makes you wonder about the secrets behind magic!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
float
hover
rise
Antonyms
sink
drop
descend
Root Explanation

Levitate → It is formed from "levitas" (meaning lightness) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to become). The word "levitate" means to make something light or to cause it to rise and float in the air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lightness' ('levitas') to remember that 'levitate' means to rise and float as if weightless.

Visually Confused Words
evitate
evittate
alleviate
vittate
vitiate
evirate
elevate
deviate
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