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How does the verb lift contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of lift are boost, elevate, heave, hoist, raise, and rear. While all these words mean "to move from a lower to a higher place or position," lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight.

lift the chair while I vacuum

When is boost a more appropriate choice than lift?

The words boost and lift can be used in similar contexts, but boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push.

boosted his brother over the fence

How does the word elevate relate to other synonyms for lift?

Elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied.

elevated the taste of the public

When would heave be a good substitute for lift?

Although the words heave and lift have much in common, heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain.

heaved the heavy crate inside

When is it sensible to use hoist instead of lift?

The meanings of hoist and lift largely overlap; however, hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means.

hoisted the cargo on board

In what contexts can raise take the place of lift?

While in some cases nearly identical to lift, raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position.

scouts raising a flagpole

How are the words rear and raise related as synonyms of lift?

Rear may add an element of suddenness to raise.

suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

Examples of lift in a Sentence

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Nikkei edges higher as weak Yen boosts exporters Japan’s Nikkei 225 managed a 0.10% gain, lifted by a 2.93% rise in shares of Seven & i Holdings. Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 Valenzuela pitched game 3 of the World Series and helped lift the Dodgers to a victory over the New York Yankees. Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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The General is after Brock, unaware that Brock is coming to him, having caught a lift to nearby Las Vegas from Martin (Ifans) — a conspiracy theorist and UFO nut — who is driving his family in a camper van to Area 51, hoping to catch a glimpse of it before it’s gone for good. Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 Under the hatchback-style lift gate the cargo space is slightly smaller but still large at 35 cubic feet of cargo space. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lift 

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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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