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Meaning of the word lifting in English

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lifting

UK /ˈlɪftɪŋ/

Verb

1.

raise to a higher position or level.

Example:
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he lifted his trophy over his head
Synonym:
raise hoist heave uplift heft boost upraise elevate thrust pick up grab take up jack up carry manhandle hump upheave improve enhance invigorate revitalize upgrade ameliorate
Antonym:
drop put down worsen impair
2.

pick up and move to a different position.

Example:
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he lifted her down from the pony's back

Noun

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Related Word:
lift weight-lifting lift off heavy lifting lift up lift the lid on give someone a lift