Definitions

levigate

[lev-i-geyt, lev-i-git, -geyt] / ˈlɛv ɪˌgeɪt, ˈlɛv ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt /

VERB

grind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grate pulverize reduce scrape

STRONG

abrade atomize attenuate beat bray comminute crumble crumple disintegrate file granulate kibble mill pestle pound powder rasp shiver

WEAK

chop up roll out triturate

VERB

pulverize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

shatter

STRONG

abrade atomize beat bray buck comminute crumble crunch crush flour fragment fragmentize granulate grate grind mill mull pestle pound powder splinter

WEAK

break up contriturate fragmentalize micronize triturate

Antonyms

STRONG

lose surrender

WEAK

build construct create

Example Sentences

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Levigate -us: with a smooth, somewhat shiny surface.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Levigate, lev′i-gāt, v.t. to make smooth: to grind to a fine, impalpable powder.—adj. made smooth, polished.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

levigate

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