levitate

/lɛvɪˈteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to rise or float in the air without any visible support

“The magician levitated above the stage, mesmerizing the audience.”

2. verb

to make something seem or appear to be floating in the air

“The special effects team levitated the spaceship on the movie set.”

3. verb

to be or seem to be lifted or supported by supernatural or magical means

“The legend claimed that the temple would levitate into the air at midnight.”

4. noun

the act of levitating

“The levitation of the object was a remarkable feat of magic.”

Synonyms

  • float
  • hover
  • suspend

Antonyms

  • descend
  • drop