† ˈleviate,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. late L. leviāt-, ppl. stem of leviāre, f.levis light.] trans. To relieve; = alleviate 2. 1545T. Raynalde Byrth Mankynde iv. vi. (1552) 146 b, This oft wasshing shal..leuyate and lyghten the head with al the senses therin contayned.