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to float; to set afloat; to launch
to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.)
to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to think of
子供が紙の船をプールに浮べて遊んでいる。
The children are playing by floating paper boats in the pool.
話を聞いて彼女は寂しそうな表情を浮べた。
After hearing the story, she wore a lonely expression.
風呂にアヒルのおもちゃを浮べている。
I float a rubber duck toy in the bath.