levitate

UK
/ˈlɛvɪteɪt/
US
/ˈlɛvəˌteɪt/

Translations

levitateverb
levitated
Past Simple
levitated
Past Participle
levitating
Gerund
UK
/ˈlɛvɪteɪt/
US
/ˈlɛvəˌteɪt/
faire léviterSens transitif, surtout dans un contexte de magie ou de phénomène surnaturel.
The illusionist levitated his assistant above the stage.
L'illusionniste a fait léviter son assistante au-dessus de la scène.
léviterSens intransitif ; s'emploie surtout dans un contexte paranormal, spirituel ou de méditation.
During deep meditation, the monk appeared to levitate several inches off the floor.
Pendant une méditation profonde, le moine semblait léviter à plusieurs centimètres du sol.

Definitions

levitateverb
To cause (a person or thing) to rise and float in the air without visible support, especially by means of supposed magical or supernatural power.
The illusionist levitated his assistant above the stage.
To rise or float in the air without visible means of support; to hover seemingly against gravity.
During deep meditation, the monk appeared to levitate several inches off the floor.