Levitate: meaning, definitions and examples

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levitate

 

[ หˆlษ›vษชteษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

magical ability

To levitate means to rise or cause to rise and hover in the air, typically in a way that defies gravity. This phenomenon is often associated with supernatural abilities or magic, but can also refer to the practice in stage performances. Levitation can occur in various contexts, such as in metaphysical or religious practices, where individuals may claim to lift off the ground during meditation or spiritual rituals. In science, it refers to the ability of an object to float in the air due to magnetic or acoustic forces.

Synonyms

elevate, float, hover, rise

Examples of usage

  • The magician made the woman levitate above the stage.
  • Meditators claim they can levitate after years of practice.
  • Using advanced technology, scientists are able to levitate small objects.
  • In some cultures, levitation is seen as a sign of spiritual achievement.

Translations

Translations of the word "levitate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น levitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schweben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggantung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lewituje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตฎ้Šใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉviter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ levitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท havada durmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์ค‘์— ๋œจ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุทููˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ levitovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ levitovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฌๆตฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ levitirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svรญfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตะบั‚ั€ะปั–ะบ ะบำฉั‚ะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ levitasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ levitar

Etymology

The word 'levitate' originates from the Latin word 'levitare', which means 'to lighten' or 'to rise'. The term made its first appearance in the English language in the late 19th century, referring primarily to the acts of rising or floating as seen in some physical phenomena or mystical claims. The concept of levitation has been present in various cultures and religions, often associated with spiritual practices and extraordinary feats by holy figures. In the modern era, the word has expanded to encompass not just the mystical beliefs but also scientific explorations, such as magnetic levitation, which utilizes the principles of magnetism to cause objects to float without physical support. Today, 'levitate' is widely recognized in both literary and scientific contexts, often illustrating the boundaries between the natural and supernatural.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,459, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.