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Meaning of the word lifting in English

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lifting

UK

Verb

1.

raise to a higher position or level.

Example:
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he lifted his trophy over his head
Synonym:
raisehoistheaveupliftheftboostupraiseelevatethrustpick upgrabtake upjack upcarrymanhandlehumpupheaveimproveenhanceinvigoraterevitalizeupgradeameliorate
Synonym:
dropput downworsenimpair
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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liftweight-liftinglift offheavy liftinglift up