aviate

[ ey-vee-eyt, av-ee- ]
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verb (used with or without object),a·vi·at·ed, a·vi·at·ing.
  1. to fly or fly in an aircraft.

Origin of aviate

1
First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from aviation

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British Dictionary definitions for aviate

aviate

/ (ˈeɪvɪˌeɪt) /


verb
  1. to pilot or fly in an aircraft

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