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lift

The word “lift” has 1 syllable: lift

It's pronounced as /lɪft/

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In the thesaurus, “lift” has 191 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for lift

Antonyms for lift

Meanings of lift

  • noun
    1. An act of lifting or raising.
    2. The act of transporting someone in a vehicle; a ride; a trip.
    3. Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building; an elevator.
    4. An upward force, such as the force that keeps aircraft aloft.
    5. (measurement) The difference in elevation between the upper pool and lower pool of a waterway, separated by lock.
    6. A thief.
    7. The lifting of a dance partner into the air.
    8. Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
    9. An improvement in mood.
    10. The amount or weight to be lifted.
    11. The space or distance through which anything is lifted.
    12. A rise; a degree of elevation.
    13. A liftgate.
    14. A rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below, and used for raising or supporting the end of the yard.
    15. One of the steps of a cone pulley.
    16. (shoemaking) A layer of leather in the heel of a shoe.
    17. That portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given.
    18. Air.
    19. The sky; the heavens; firmament; atmosphere.
  • verb
    1. To raise or rise.
    2. To steal.
    3. To source directly without acknowledgement; to plagiarise.
    4. To arrest (a person).
    5. To remove (a ban, restriction, etc.).
    6. To alleviate, to lighten (pressure, tension, stress, etc.).
    7. To cause to move upwards.
    8. To lift weights; to weight-lift.
    9. To try to raise something; to exert the strength for raising or bearing.
    10. To elevate or improve in rank, condition, etc.; often with up.
    11. To bear; to support.
    12. To collect, as moneys due; to raise.
    13. To transform (a function) into a corresponding function in a different context.
    14. To buy a security or other asset previously offered for sale.

Example Sentences

  • Please lift the box carefully to avoid injury.
  • The encouraging news gave everyone a lift in mood.
  • Workers used a machine to lift the heavy materials.
  • She offered to lift the suitcase onto the shelf.
  • Fresh air can lift your energy after a long day.

On this page you'll find 251 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lift, such as: abduct, abetment, abstract, advance, advancement, advice, aid.

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