lift — to move something to a higher position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move something to a higher position
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪft/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather can still lift his grandchildren despite being 80 years old.
- The new employee got stuck in the lift for three hours on his first day.
- My friend always gives me a lift when my car breaks down.
lift
VERB[/lɪft/]
to move something to a higher position
💡 Concept
He bent his knees and lifted the heavy crate onto the truck bed.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/lɪft/
🇬🇧 UK/lɪft/
🌳Etymology
Rootlift
🎵Rhyme
giftdriftshiftswift
gift
drift
shift
swift
🔗Collocations
lift weights
give someone a lift
lift spirits
lift the ban
lift off
📝Examples
“My grandfather can still lift his grandchildren despite being 80 years old.”
😄 Fun example
“The new employee got stuck in the lift for three hours on his first day.”
“My friend always gives me a lift when my car breaks down.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
raiseelevatehoistpick up
Antonyms
lowerdropput down
Related
elevatorcranecarrysupport
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