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lift

Pronunciation: [lɪft]

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Learn how to use lift in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to raise something up off the ground or lift someone’s spirits. When you lift an object, you pick it up and move it higher. You can also lift someone’s mood by making them feel happier.

Example

I lift my backpack onto my shoulders every morning.

Example

I couldn't lift the heavy box yesterday because it was too big for me.

Example

Can you lift that chair by yourself?

Context: “physical object”

(noun) a device or machine used to move people or goods up and down in a building. It’s the thing you can ride in to go to different floors, like in a mall or an office building.

Example

We took the lift to the top floor of the building.

Example

The lift was out of order, so we had to climb the stairs.

Example

Is there a lift in this building?

Context: “emotional support”

(verb) to make someone feel better or happier. If someone is sad, you might lift their spirits by saying something nice.

Example

She always knows how to lift my spirits when I feel down.

Example

His harsh words did not lift my mood; they made me feel worse.

Example

What can I do to lift your spirits today?

How to pronounce lift

Pronunciation: [lɪft]

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