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aviate

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪvɪeɪt/
Definition of aviate

verb

  • pilot or fly in an aircraft: [with object]:an aircraft that can be aviated without effort [no object]:there are fewer opportunities to aviate in winter

Origin:

late 19th century: back-formation from aviation

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