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librate

[ lahy-breyt ]
/ ˈlaɪ breɪt /
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verb (used without object), li·brat·ed, li·brat·ing.

to oscillate or move from side to side or between two points.
to remain poised or balanced.

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Origin of librate

1615–25; < Latin lībrātus past participle of lībrāre. to balance, make level, bring to equilibrium. See Libra, -ate1
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librate

/ (ˈlaɪbreɪt) /

verb (intr)

to oscillate or waver
to hover or be balanced
Derived Formslibratory (ˈlaɪbrətərɪ, -trɪ), adjective

Word Origin for librate

C17: back formation from libration
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