LIFT Synonyms
There are 73 hypernyms of the word lift. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for LIFT
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| raise | verbv | |||||||
noun • the amount a salary is increased • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) • the act of raising something verb • raise the level or amount of something • raise from a lower to a higher position • cause to be heard or known; express or utter • collect funds for a specific purpose • cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques • look after a child until it is an adult • summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic • move upwards • construct, build, or erect • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise • raise in rank or condition • increase the level of • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • cause to puff up with a leaven • bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level • bet more than the previous player • cause to assemble or enlist in military • put forward for consideration or discussion • pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth • activate or stir up • establish radio communications with • multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3 • bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project • invigorate or heighten • put an end to • cause to become alive again • register formally as a participant or member | ||||||||
| rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead | ||||||||
| airlift | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable) verb • fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means | ||||||||
| elevate | verbv | |||||||
verb • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • raise from a lower to a higher position • raise in rank or condition | ||||||||
| elevator | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building • the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend | ||||||||
| abstract | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of) | ||||||||
| air | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of • the region above the ground • a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing • a slight wind (usually refreshing) • the mass of air surrounding the Earth • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • medium for radio and television broadcasting • travel via aircraft verb • expose to fresh air • be broadcast • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • make public • expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry • expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen | ||||||||
| annul | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare invalid • cancel officially | ||||||||
| arise | verbv | |||||||
verb • come into existence; take on form or shape • originate or come into being • rise to one's feet • result or issue • move upward • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • get up and out of bed | ||||||||
| atmosphere | nounn | |||||||
noun • a particular environment or surrounding influence • a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade • the mass of air surrounding the Earth • the weather or climate at some place • the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body • a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing | ||||||||
| cabbage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various types of cabbage • informal terms for money • any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers verb • make off with belongings of others | ||||||||
| countermand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a contrary command cancelling or reversing a previous command verb • cancel officially | ||||||||
| elevation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the event of something being raised upward • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object) • a raised or elevated geological formation • distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) • (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump • drawing of an exterior of a structure • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something | ||||||||
| face-lift | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face | ||||||||
| facelift | nounn | |||||||
noun • plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised • a renovation that improves the outward appearance (as of a building) but usually does not involve major changes | ||||||||
| filch | verbv | |||||||
verb • make off with belongings of others | ||||||||
| heave | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) • (geology) a horizontal dislocation • the act of lifting something with great effort • an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting • the act of raising something • throwing something heavy (with great effort) verb • utter a sound, as with obvious effort • throw with great effort • rise and move, as in waves or billows • lift or elevate • move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
| hoist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects verb • raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help • move from one place to another by lifting • raise by using ropes and pulleys | ||||||||
| hook | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a catch for locking a door • a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook • anything that serves as an enticement • a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something • a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something • a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer • a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent • a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket verb • fasten with a hook • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle • hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left • take by theft • make off with belongings of others • hit with a hook • catch with a hook • to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug) • secure with the foot • entice and trap • approach with an offer of sexual favors | ||||||||
| nobble | verbv | |||||||
verb • deprive of by deceit • make off with belongings of others • take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom • disable by drugging | ||||||||
