levitate

Meanings

• Verb

  Raise and keep (an object) in a state of weightlessness, as if in a vacuum, by applying an upward force.

  - "The balloonist made the hot air balloon levitate."
  - "The yogi could levitate his body during meditation."

• Verb

  Exist or remain in a state of suspension, particularly in a state of calm or serene detachment.

  - "The monks in the monastery were said to levitate above their daily chores."
  - "The politician's remarks about his opponent were met with a general levitation of the crowd."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with levitate
create , fate , mate , state

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Variants

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levitate , levitated , levitates , levitating

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Forms

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levitated, levitating

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'levare' which means 'to raise'.

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Trivia

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1. Levitation is a common theme in many works of art and literature, such as Leonardo da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man' and Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'.

2. The term 'levitation' is also used in the context of sound systems, where speakers are 'levitated' above the ground using magnets to improve sound quality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gravity: The force that attracts objects towards each other, which must be overcome to levitate.

2. Magnetism: The force that can be used to levitate objects, particularly in the context of magnetic levitation trains.

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Culture

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Levitation has been a topic of fascination and exploration in various cultures and fields. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, levitation is considered a sign of spiritual enlightenment and mastery over one's body. In modern times, it has been studied in the context of physics and psychology, with notable figures like Uri Geller and David Blaine claiming to have the ability to levitate.

How to Memorize "levitate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon or a person rising up into the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of weightlessness or being lifted up.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Lift up and float away' to remember the meaning of levitate.

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