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lift
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- pronunciation:
- lIft
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
lifts, lifting, lifted |
| definition 1: |
to bring upward; raise.
He lifted his hand to salute.We lifted the canoe out of the water.- synonyms:
- elevate, raise
- antonyms:
- lower
- similar words:
- boost, hoist, pick up, pry
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| definition 2: |
to bring higher in position or condition; raise.
The song lifted their spirits.- synonyms:
- boost, cheer
- similar words:
- advance, encourage, enhance, inflate, promote, upgrade
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| definition 3: |
to end, cancel, or take back.
The nation lifted its ban on imported goods from its neighbor.- synonyms:
- end, revoke, withdraw
- antonyms:
- establish, impose
- similar words:
- call off, cancel, terminate
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| definition 4: |
to rise.
The hot air balloon slowly lifted into the air.- synonyms:
- arise, ascend, climb, rise
- antonyms:
- descend
- similar words:
- float, soar
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| definition 5: |
to disappear or move away because of an upward force.
The fog lifted.- similar words:
- disappear, disperse, drift, evaporate, scatter
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| related words: |
ascend, borrow, erect, pick, stand, steal |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of lifting.
He gave her a lift onto the horse.- synonyms:
- upheaval
- similar words:
- ascent, boost, elevation
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| definition 2: |
a machine used for raising or carrying.
They went up the mountain on the ski lift.- synonyms:
- crane, derrick, elevator, escalator, hoist
- similar words:
- tackle
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| definition 3: |
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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| definition 4: |
a happier feeling; rise in spirits.
The good news gave us a lift.- synonyms:
- boost, high
- similar words:
- cheer, encouragement
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