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lifted
We have found lemma(root) word of lifted : lift.
Definitions
[lɪft], (Verb)
Definitions:
- raise to a higher position or level
(e.g: he lifted his trophy over his head)
- pick up and move to a different position
(e.g: he lifted her down from the pony's back)
- raise (a person's spirits or confidence)
(e.g: we heard inspiring talks which lifted our spirits)
- formally remove or end (a legal restriction, decision, or ban)
(e.g: the European Community lifted its oil embargo against South Africa)
- carry off or win (a prize or event)
(e.g: she staged a magnificent comeback to lift the British Open title)
Phrases:
- lift a finger
- lift his leg
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old Norse lypta, of Germanic origin; related to loft
[lɪft], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels
(e.g: Alice went up to the second floor in the lift)
- an act of lifting
(e.g: weightlifters attempting a particularly heavy lift)
- a free ride in another person's vehicle
(e.g: Miss Green is giving me a lift to school)
- a feeling of confidence or cheerfulness
(e.g: winning this match has given everyone a lift)
Phrases:
- lift a finger
- lift his leg
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old Norse lypta, of Germanic origin; related to loft
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