Pronunciation

/lɪft/

Definitions

• Noun: A device for raising or lowering people or objects to different levels, typically consisting of a platform or compartment that moves vertically in a shaft. For example: “They took the lift to the top floor.”
• Verb:
  • Transitive Verb: To raise or move something upwards using physical force or mechanical means. For example: “He lifted the heavy box onto the shelf.”
  • Intransitive Verb: To rise or move upwards. For example: “The hot air balloon began to lift off the ground.”
  • Informal Verb: To improve or enhance something; to make better. For example: “The renovation has really lifted the look of the house.”

Phrases

• “Give someone a lift”: To offer someone a ride in a vehicle, especially when they are going in the same direction. For example: “Can you give me a lift to the station?”
• “Lift one’s spirits”: To make someone feel happier or more optimistic. For example: “Listening to music always lifts my spirits.”
• “Lift weights”: To exercise with weights to build muscle strength. For example: “He goes to the gym every day to lift weights.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The maintenance team was called to fix the broken lift in the office building.”
• Verb (Transitive): “She carefully lifted the fragile vase from the table.”
• Verb (Intransitive): “As the sun rose, the mist gradually lifted from the valley.”
• Verb (Informal): “A promotion at work really lifted her morale.”

Synonyms

• Elevator (noun)
• Rise (verb)
• Hoist (verb)
• Boost (verb)
• Carry (verb, informal)
• Pick up (verb, informal)