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Definition of aviate

aviate

/ˈeɪ.vi.eɪt/
a · vi · ate
Adjective:aviatory
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Past Simple:aviated
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Past Participle:aviated
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Present Participle:aviating
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aviate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To pilot, operate, or travel in an aircraft.

Example

"During an in-flight emergency, flight instructors teach students that their first priority is always to aviate, then navigate, and finally communicate."

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• Nearby Words

avertable
avian
aviary
aviate
aviation
aviator
aviators

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a back-formation from "aviation," which derives from the French "aviation," itself rooted in the Latin "avis" meaning "bird."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aviate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aviate
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