English

lift

lɪft
Meaning: to raise or move to a higher position
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base lift
3rd person singular present lifts
Present participle lifting
Past lifted
Will future will lift
Going-to future going to lift
Imperative negative don't lift / do not lift

Example sentences

He lifted the heavy box onto the shelf.
He lifted the heavy box onto the shelf.
He felt a sharp pain in his back after lifting the heavy box.
He felt a sharp pain in his back after lifting the heavy box.
She lifted the heavy weight with ease.
She lifted the heavy weight with ease.
He pulled a muscle while lifting the heavy box.
He pulled a muscle while lifting the heavy box.
The government lifted the ban.
The government lifted the ban.

Usage Notes

Refers to moving something upwards physically. It can also be used figuratively for raising spirits or ending a ban.

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