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lift
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- pronunciation:
- lIft
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lifts, lifting, lifted |
| definition 1: |
to move (something) upward; raise.
The heavy suitcase was hard to lift off the floor.The sick child lifted her head slowly.- synonyms:
- raise
- antonyms:
- depress, lower
- similar words:
- pick up
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| definition 2: |
to bring higher in position or condition; raise.
The cheerful song lifted their spirits.- similar words:
- advance, encourage, promote
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| related words: |
stand, steal |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a machine used for raising or carrying.
They went up the mountain on the ski lift.- synonyms:
- elevator
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| definition 2: |
a ride given to a person who is traveling on foot.
I saw that she was tired, so I gave her a lift in my car.- synonyms:
- ride
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