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levitate Synonyms
Another word for levitate
Choosing another word for levitate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To rise or hover in the air without visible mechanical support, typically by means of magic, supernatural power, or magnetic force.
Usage Example
"The magician appeared to hover several feet above the stage while the audience watched in amazement."
Strongest
hover
float
Strong
rise
ascend
Weak
glide
• verb (Context 2)
To cause a person or object to rise and float in the air in apparent defiance of gravity.
Usage Example
"Scientists used powerful superconductors to suspend a small frog inside a magnetic field."
Strong
suspend
float
elevate
raise
uplift
Opposites of levitate
The opposite of levitate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
drop
sink
fall
lower
descend
ground
gravitate
plummet
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Levitate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/levitate