Past tense for to rest or hover on the surface of a liquid or in the air
“They tend to form colorful films when they float on the surface of the water.”
Past tense for to move or drift along the surface of a liquid or in the air
“Barges would float quietly by the grassy river banks.”
Past tense for to ascend into the air or sky
“The angel's body continues to turn into light particles that float into the sky.”
Past tense for to wave or flutter in the wind
“She let her long hair float in the wind, all bathed in the moonlight.”
Past tense for to issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public
“She is not certain she wants to float the company, but hints at a possible buyout or merger in the future.”
Past tense for to aimlessly move or drift from place to place
“One finds everywhere a growing class of folk who float from town to town, doing rough work, having no permanent place of abode.”
Past tense for to put forward a proposal or idea
“Gorchakov had begun to float the idea of a full repudiation of the Paris terms.”
Being in, or having been sent, into the air, sky or orbit
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