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hefted

The word “hefted” has 2 syllables: heft-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛftɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for hefted?

In the thesaurus, “hefted” has 22 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hefted along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hefted

  • ascended
  • boosted
  • craned
  • elevated
  • heaved
  • heightened
  • hiked
  • hoisted
  • lifted
  • mounted
  • picked up
  • raised
  • reared
  • rose
  • took up
  • upended
  • upheaved
  • upheld
  • uplifted
  • upped
  • upraised
  • upreared

Antonyms for hefted

Meanings of hefted

  • verb
    1. To lift up; especially, to lift something heavy.
    2. To test the weight of something by lifting it.
    3. (Northern England and Scotland) To make (a farm animal, especially a flock of sheep) accustomed and attached to an area of mountain pasture.

Example Sentences

  • He hefted the heavy box onto his shoulder with ease.
  • The worker hefted the sacks of grain into the truck.
  • She hefted the suitcase to see how much it weighed.
  • The blacksmith hefted the hammer before striking the metal.
  • The athlete hefted the barbell high above his head.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hefted, such as: ascended, boosted, bore, craned, depressed, descended, dipped.

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Related Words

raised

taken up

elevated

reared

heaved

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