lift
verb (used with object)
to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
lifted
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past participleof lift.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof lift.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
liftverb (used with object)to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
Example Sentences
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Oracle shares were climbing on Friday after the cloud and software group delivered a solid quarter and lifted earnings and revenue forecasts, but to somewhat mixed reviews on Wall Street.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The central bank lifted its key deposit rate to 2.5% from 2.25%, after holding rates steady at its July meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Saudi civil defence later issued a warning for the southern governorate of Khamis Mushait, near Yemen, but quickly lifted it.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
He only played in 24 Premier League matches as Arsenal finally lifted the crown.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
In their first séances, raps sounded, the tables lifted, and lights floated.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
