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   lift

   /lɪft/

   verb

   • 1. raise to a higher position or level: "he lifted his trophy over his head" Similar raisehoistheavehaul upupliftheftboostraise up/aloftupraiseelevatethrusthold highbear aloftpick upgrabtake upscoop upgather upsnatch upwinch upjack uplever upcarrymanhandleinformal:humprare:upheaveimproveboostenhancemake betterinvigoraterevitalizeupgradeameliorateOpposite dropput downworsenimpair
   • ▪ move (one's eyes or face) to face upwards and look at someone or something: "he lifted his eyes for an instant"
   • ▪ move upwards; be raised: "Thomas's eyelids drowsily lifted"
   • ▪ (of a cloud, fog, etc.) move upwards or away: "the factory smoke hung low, never lifted" Similar clearrisedispersedissipatedisappearvanishdissolvebe dispelledthin outscatterOpposite appear
   • ▪ increase the volume of (one's voice): "she lifted her voice in a great shout" Similar amplifyraisemake louderloudenincreaseOpposite softenquieten
   • ▪ increase (a price or amount): "the building society lifted its interest rates by 0.75 of a point"
   • ▪ hit or kick (a ball) high into the air.
   • ▪ improve the rank or position of (a person or team): "this victory lifted United into third place"
   • ▪ perform cosmetic surgery on (part of the body) to reduce sagging: "surgeons lift and remove excess skin from the face and neck"
   • ▪ dig up (plants or root vegetables): "the end of September is the time to lift and store carrots" Similar dig uppickpull updig out of the groundroot outunearthtake upOpposite plantsow
   • 2. pick up and move to a different position: "he lifted her down from the pony's back"
   • ▪ transport by air: "a helicopter lifted 11 crew to safety from the ship" Similar airlifttransport by airtransportmovetransferflyconveyshift
   • ▪ enable (someone or something) to escape from an unpleasant situation: "the best way to lift nations out of poverty is through trade" Similar improveboostenhancemake betterinvigoraterevitalizeupgradeameliorateOpposite worsenimpair
   • 3. raise (a person's spirits or confidence): "we heard inspiring talks which lifted our spirits" Similar boostraisebuoy upelevategive a lift tocheer upperk upenlivenupliftbrighten uplightenginger upgladdenencouragestimulatearousereviverestoreinformal:buck upjazz upOpposite subdue
   • ▪ (of a person's mood) become happier: "suddenly his heart lifted and he could have wept with relief"
   • 4. formally remove or end (a legal restriction, decision, or ban): "the European Community lifted its oil embargo against South Africa" Similar cancelraiseremovewithdrawrevokerescindannulvoiddiscontinuecountermandrelaxendstopterminateOpposite establishimpose
   • 5. carry off or win (a prize or event): "she staged a magnificent comeback to lift the British Open title"
   • ▪ use (a person's work or ideas) without permission or acknowledgement: "this is a hackneyed adventure lifted straight from a vintage Lassie episode" Similar plagiarizepiratecopyreproducepoachstealborrowinformal:cribrip offpinchnick
   • ▪ steal (something): informal "he had been caught lifting a coat from a department store" Similar stealthieverobpilferpurloinpocketsnatchtakeappropriateabstracthelp oneself toinformal:swipenabfilchsnaffleblagwalk off withliberaterip something offpinchnickhalf-inchwhipknock offtrouserglomtief
   • ▪ arrest (someone): informal "that night the army came and lifted Buckley"

   noun

   • 1. a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels. British "Alice went up to the second floor in the lift" Similar elevatorhoistpaternoster (lift)dumb waiter
   • ▪ a device incorporating a moving cable for carrying people up or down a mountain: "we zigzagged across the mountain from one lift to the next"
   • ▪ a built-up heel or device worn in a boot or shoe to make the wearer appear taller or to correct shortening of a leg.
   • 2. an act of lifting: "weightlifters attempting a particularly heavy lift" Similar pushhoistheavethrustshoveuplifta helping hand
   • ▪ upward force exerted by the air on an aerofoil or other structure, counteracting gravity: "separate engines provide lift and generate forward speed"
   • ▪ the maximum weight that an aircraft can raise: "the Puma tactical transport helicopter has a total lift of up to 5,500 lb"
   • ▪ the tendency of a ball bowled to rise sharply on bouncing.
   • ▪ a rise in price, level, or amount: "the company has already produced a 10 per cent lift in profits"
   • ▪ an instance of stealing or plagiarizing something: informal "in a speech he adopted the President's familiar hand motions—it was a lift"
   • 3. a free ride in another person's vehicle: "Miss Green is giving me a lift to school" Similar car rideriderundrivetransportationjourneyinformal:hitch
   • 4. a feeling of confidence or cheerfulness: "winning this match has given everyone a lift" Similar boostfillippick-me-upstimulusimpetusencouragementspurreassuranceaidhelppushimprovementenhancementupgradingameliorationinformal:shot in the armOpposite discouragement

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse lypta, of Germanic origin; related to loft.

   Derivatives

   • 1. liftable adjective
   • 2. lifter noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIFTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to take hold of and raise something in order to remove, carry, or move it to a different position: She lifted the baby out of her chair. He lifted the box carefully down from the shelf. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. lift verb (MAKE LOUD)

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   1. a. : to raise from a lower to a higher position : elevate. b. : to raise in rank or condition. c. : to raise in rate or amount. 2. : to put an end to (a blockade or siege) by withdrawing or causing the withdrawal of investing forces. 3. : revoke, rescind. lift an embargo. 4. a. : steal. had her purse lifted. b.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › liftedLifted - definition of lifted by The Free Dictionary

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   a. To raise in condition, rank, or esteem: work that lifted her in the eyes of her colleagues. b. To uplift; elate: Your telephone call really lifted my spirits. 5. To remove (plants) from the ground for transplanting. 6. To project or sound in loud, clear tones: lifted their voices in song. 7. Informal To steal; pilfer: A thief lifted my wallet.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to move something from a lower to a higher position: Could you help me lift this table, please? Could you lift your chair a little- I've got my coat caught under it. She lifted the cigarette (up) to her lips. He lifted his eyes (= looked up) from the paper and glared. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   lift. (lɪft ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense lifts , present participle lifting , past tense, past participle lifted. 1. verb B1. If you lift something, you move it to another position, especially upwards. The Colonel lifted the phone and dialed his superior. [VERB noun] She lifted the last of her drink to her lips.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › liftedLifted - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 3, 2024 · adjective. held up in the air. synonyms: upraised. raised. located or moved above the surround or above the normal position. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Lifted." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lifted. Accessed 03 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionlift verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of lift verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLIFT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LIFT definition: 1. to put something or someone in a higher position: 2. If fog lifts, it disappears: 3. to stop a…. Learn more.

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    to transfer (measurements and the like) from a drawing, model, etc., to a piece being built. to form (a template) according to a drawing, model, etc. to cease temporarily from directing (fire or bombardment) on an objective or area: They lifted the fire when the infantry began to advance.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › liftedLifted Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Lifted Definition. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Adjective. Filter. verb. Simple past tense and past participle of lift. Wiktionary. Synonyms: reared. risen. raised. rose. arose. uprose. dispersed. dissipated. scattered. arisen. uprisen. recalled. repealed. rescinded. reversed. Antonyms: hindered. demoted.