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Word: Lift
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old Norse lypta, of Germanic origin; related to loft
lɪft
raise to a higher position or level
Short Definition:raise to higher position
Examples:- he lifted his trophy over his head
pick up and move to a different position
Short Definition:pick up and move to different position
Examples:- he lifted her down from the pony's back
raise (a person's spirits or confidence)
Short Definition:raise spirits or confidence
Examples:- we heard inspiring talks which lifted our spirits
formally remove or end (a legal restriction, decision, or ban)
Short Definition:formally remove or end restriction
Examples:- the European Community lifted its oil embargo against South Africa
carry off or win (a prize or event)
Short Definition:carry off or win prize
Examples:- she staged a magnificent comeback to lift the British Open title
Word: Lift
Speech Type: Noun
lɪft
a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels.
Short Definition:platform or compartment housed in shaft
Examples:- Alice went up to the second floor in the lift
- the lift door opened
an act of lifting
Short Definition:act of lifting
Examples:- weightlifters attempting a particularly heavy lift
a free ride in another person's vehicle
Short Definition:free ride in another's vehicle
Examples:- Miss Green is giving me a lift to school
a feeling of confidence or cheerfulness
Short Definition:confidence or cheerfulness
Examples:- winning this match has given everyone a lift
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