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Term

lift v

Lift means to raise something to a higher position. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of lift

  • to raise something to a higher position

Usage examples of lift

He bent his knees before trying to lift the heavy box onto the shelf.

The crane was able to lift the steel beam to the top of the building.

At sunrise, the crew used a pulley to lift the canvas sails up the mast.

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