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(lɪft)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense lifts, present participle lifting, past tense, past participle lifted
1. verb
If you lift something, you move it to another position, especially upwards.
The Colonel lifted the phone and dialed his superior. [VERB noun]
She lifted the last of her drink to her lips. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
Lift up means the same as lift.
She put her arms around him and lifted him up. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
Curious shoppers lifted up their children to take a closer look at the parade. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
Synonyms: raise, pick up, hoist, draw up More Synonyms of lift
2. verb
If you lift a part of your body, you move it to a higher position.
Amy lifted her arm to wave. 'Goodbye,' she called. [VERB noun]
She lifted her foot and squashed the wasp into the ground. [VERB noun]
Lift up means the same as lift.
Tom took his seat again and lifted his feet up on to the railing. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
The boys lifted up their legs, indicating they wanted to climb in. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
3. verb
If you lift your eyes or your head, you look up, for example when you have been reading and someone comes into the room.
When he finished he lifted his eyes and looked out the window. [VERB noun]
4. verb
If people in authority lift a law or rule that prevents people from doing something, they end it.
The European Commission has urged France to lift its ban on imports of British beef. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: revoke, end, remove, withdraw More Synonyms of lift
5. verb
If something lifts your spirits or your mood, or if they lift, you start feeling more cheerful.
He used his incredible sense of humour to lift my spirits. [VERB noun]
A brisk walk in the fresh air can lift your mood and dissolve a winter depression. [VERB noun]
As soon as she heard the phone ring her spirits lifted. [VERB]
Synonyms: exalt, raise, improve, advance More Synonyms of lift
6. singular noun
If something gives you a lift, it gives you a feeling of greater confidence, energy, or enthusiasm.
[informal] My selection for the team has given me a tremendous lift.
Synonyms: boost, encouragement, stimulus, reassurance More Synonyms of lift
7. countable noun
A lift is a device that carries people or goods up and down inside tall buildings.
[British] They took the lift to the fourth floor.
regional note: in AM, use elevatorSynonyms: elevator [mainly US], hoist, paternoster More Synonyms of lift
8. countable noun
If you give someone a lift somewhere, you take them there in your car as a favour to them.
He had a car and often gave me a lift home.
Synonyms: ride, run, drive, transport More Synonyms of lift
9. verb
If a government or organization lifts people or goods in or out of an area, it transports them there by aircraft, especiallywhen there is a war.
The army lifted people off rooftops where they had climbed to escape the flooding. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
The helicopters are designed to quickly lift soldiers and equipment to the battlefield. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
10. verb
To lift something means to increase its amount or to increase the level or the rate at whichit happens.
The bank lifted its basic home loans rate to 10.99% from 10.75%. [V n + to/from/by]
A barrage would halt the flow upstream and lift the water level. [VERB noun]
11. verb
If fog, cloud, or mist lifts, it reduces, for example by moving upwards or by becoming less thick.
The fog had lifted and revealed a warm, sunny day. [VERB]
Synonyms: disappear, clear, vanish, disperse More Synonyms of lift
12. verb
If you lift root vegetables or bulbs, you dig them out of the ground.
Lift carrots on a dry day and pack them horizontally in boxes of damp sand. [VERB noun]
13. to lift a finger
Phrasal verbs:
See lift off
See lift up
More Synonyms of lift
lift in British English 1
(lɪft)
verb
1.
to rise or cause to rise upwards from the ground or another support to a higher place
to lift a sack
2.
to move or cause to move upwards
to lift one's eyes
3. (transitive)
to take hold of in order to carry or remove
to lift something down from a shelf
4. (transitive)
to raise in status, spirituality, estimation, etc
his position lifted him from the common crowd
5. (transitive)
to revoke or rescind
to lift tax restrictions
6.
to make or become audible or louder
to lift one's voice in song
7. (transitive)
to take (plants or underground crops) out of the ground for transplanting or harvesting
8. (intransitive)
to disappear by lifting or as if by lifting
the fog lifted
9. (transitive)
to transport in a vehicle
10. (transitive) informal
to take unlawfully or dishonourably; steal
11. (transitive) informal
to make dishonest use of (another person's idea, writing, etc); plagiarize
12. (transitive) slang
to arrest
13. (transitive)
to perform a face-lift on
14. (transitive) US and Canadian
to pay off (a mortgage, etc)
noun
15.
the act or an instance of lifting
16.
the power or force available or used for lifting
17.
a. British
a platform, compartment, or cage raised or lowered in a vertical shaft to transport persons or goods in a building
US and Canadian word: elevatorb. chairlift, ski lift
18.
the distance or degree to which something is lifted
19.
a usually free ride as a passenger in a car or other vehicle
20.
a rise in the height of the ground
21.
a rise in morale or feeling of cheerfulness usually caused by some specific thing or event
22.
the force required to lift an object
23.
a layer of the heel of a shoe, etc, or a detachable pad inside the shoe to give the wearer added height
24.
aid; help
25. mining
a.
the thickness of ore extracted in one operation
b.
a set of pumps used in a mine
26.
a.
the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on a wing, etc, at right angles tothe airflow
b.
the upward force exerted by the gas in a balloon, airship, etc
27. airlift (sense 1)
Derived forms
liftable (ˈliftable) adjective
lifter (ˈlifter)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Scandinavian; related to Old Norse lypta, Old English lyft sky; compare loftlift in British English 2
(lɪft)
noun
Scottish
the sky
Word origin
Old English lyftlift in American English
(lɪft)
verb transitive
1.
to bring up to a higher position; raise
2.
to pick up and move or set
lift the box down from the shelf
3.
to hold up; support high in the air
4.
to raise in rank, condition, dignity, spirits, etc.; bring to a higher level; elevate; exalt
5.
to pay off (a mortgage, debt, etc.)
6.
to end (a blockade, siege, etc.) by withdrawing forces
7.
to revoke or rescind (a ban or order)
8.
to loosen and remove (bulbs, seedlings, or root crops) from the soil
9. Informal
to remove from its proper place; esp., to plagiarize
to lift a passage from another writer
10. Slang
to steal
11.
to subject to a face-lift
12.
to transport, esp. by aircraft
13. Golf
to pick (a ball) up, as from an unplayable position
14. Military
to change the direction of or cease (fire)
verb intransitive
15.
to exert strength in raising or trying to raise something
16.
to rise and vanish; be dispelled
the fog lifted
17.
to become raised or elevated; go up
18.
to stop for a time
noun
19.
a lifting, raising, or rising; upward movement
20.
the amount lifted at one time
21.
a.
the distance through which something is lifted
b.
the extent of rise or elevation
22.
lifting power or influence
23.
elevation of spirits or mood
24.
elevated position or carriage, as of the neck, head, etc.
25.
a ride in the direction in which one is going
26.
help of any kind
27.
a swell or rise in the ground
28.
the means by which a person or thing is lifted
; specif.,a.
any layer of leather in the heel of a shoe
b. British
elevator
c.
any of various devices used to transport people up or down a slope
d.
a device for lifting an automobile for repairs
29. Aeronautics
the component of total air force acting on a body, as an airfoil or wing, which is perpendicular to the direction of flight and is exerted, normally, in an upward direction
30. Mining
a set of pumps in a mine
Idioms:
SYNONYMY NOTE: lift, in its general literal sense, implies the use of some effort in bringing somethingup to a higher position [help me lift the table]; raise, often interchangeable with , lift, specifically implies a bringing into an upright position by lifting one end [to raise a flagpole]; elevate is now a less frequent synonym for , lift or , raise [the balloon had been elevated 500 feet]; rear2 is a literary equivalent of , raise [the giant trees reared their branches to the sky]; hoist implies the lifting of something heavy, usually by some mechanical means, as a blockand tackle, crane, etc. [to hoist bales of cotton into a ship]; boost is a colloquial term implying a lifting by or as by a push from behind or below [boost me into the tree]. All these terms are used figuratively to imply a bringing into a higher or betterstate [to lift, or hoist, one's spirits, to raise one's hopes, to elevate one's mind, to rear children, to boost sales] lift up one's voice
OPPOSITE: lower
Derived forms
lifter (ˈlifter) noun
Word origin
ME liften < ON lypta < lopt, air, akin to OE lyft, Ger luft, Du luchtMore idioms containinglift
not lift a finger
COBUILD Collocationslift
cadge a lift
hitch a lift
thumb a lift
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Examples of 'lift' in a sentencelift
Word lists withlift
AmericaIn other languageslift
British English: lift /lɪft/ NOUN
in car If you give someone a lift, you drive them from one place to another.
- American English: ride free ride
- Arabic: يُوَصِلُ شَخْصاً بِالْسِيَارَةِ
- Brazilian Portuguese: carona
- Chinese: 搭车
- Croatian: povesti autom
- Czech: svezení
- Danish: lift
- Dutch: lift gratis meerijden
- European Spanish: llevar en coche
- Finnish: kyyti
- French: emmener
- German: Mitfahrgelegenheit
- Greek: δωρεάν μεταφορά με το αυτοκίνητο
- Italian: passaggio
- Japanese: 人を車に乗せてあげること free ride
- Korean: (차에) 태워 주기
- Norwegian: skyss
- Polish: podwiezienie
- European Portuguese: boleia
- Romanian: călătorie cu mașina
- Russian: подвезти
- Latin American Spanish: llevar en carro aventón
- Swedish: skjuts
- Thai: การโดยสารไปด้วย
- Turkish: birini arabayla evine bırakma
- Ukrainian: просування
- Vietnamese: sự đi nhờ xe
British English: lift /lɪft/ NOUN
in a tall building A lift is a device that carries people or goods up and down inside tall buildings.
We took the lift to the fourteenth floor.
- American English: elevator up/down
- Arabic: مِصْعَدٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: elevador
- Chinese: 电梯
- Croatian: dizalo
- Czech: výtah
- Danish: elevator
- Dutch: lift omhoog/omlaag
- European Spanish: ascensor
- Finnish: hissi
- French: ascenseur
- German: Fahrstuhl
- Greek: ανελκυστήρας
- Italian: ascensore
- Japanese: エレベーター up/down
- Korean: 승강기
- Norwegian: heis
- Polish: winda góra/dół
- European Portuguese: elevador
- Romanian: lift
- Russian: лифт
- Latin American Spanish: ascensor
- Swedish: hiss
- Thai: ลิฟต์
- Turkish: kaldırma/indirme
- Ukrainian: ліфт
- Vietnamese: thang máy
British English: lift /lɪft/ VERB
If you lift something, you move it to another position, especially upwards.
The assistant lifted the phone and dialled his superior.
- American English: lift
- Arabic: يَرْفَعُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: levantar
- Chinese: 举起
- Croatian: podići
- Czech: zvednout
- Danish: løfte
- Dutch: optillen
- European Spanish: levantar
- Finnish: nostaa
- French: soulever
- German: hochheben
- Greek: ανυψώνω
- Italian: sollevare
- Japanese: 持ち上げる
- Korean: ...을 올리다
- Norwegian: løfte
- Polish: podnieść się
- European Portuguese: levantar
- Romanian: a ridica
- Russian: поднимать
- Latin American Spanish: levantar
- Swedish: lyfta
- Thai: ยกขึ้น
- Turkish: kaldırmak yukarıya
- Ukrainian: піднімати
- Vietnamese: nâng lên
Chinese translation of 'lift'
lift
(lɪft)
vt
- (= raise) [thing, part of body]
举(舉)起
(jǔqǐ) - (= end) [ban, sanctions, embargo]
解除
(jiěchú) - (= increase) [rate, price]
提高
(tígāo) - (inf, = copy)
抄袭(襲)
(chāoxí)
vi
- [fog]
消散
(xiāosàn)
n (c)
- (Brit)
电(電)梯
(diàntī) (部, bù)美 = elevator
to give sb a lift (esp Brit, Aut)
让(讓)某人搭便车(車)(ràng mǒurén dā biànchē)
All related terms of 'lift'
1 (verb)
Definition
to move upwards
Curious shoppers lifted their children to take a closer look at the parade.
Synonyms
raise
He raised his hand to wave.
pick up
hoist
He hoisted himself to a sitting position.
draw up
elevate
uplift She elevated her bow and arrow.
heave up
buoy up
raise high
bear aloft
upheave
upraise
Opposites
drop
, lower
2 (verb)
Definition
to revoke or cancel
The Commission has urged them to lift their ban on imports.
Synonyms
revoke
The government revoked his licence.
end
Talks have resumed to try to end the fighting.
remove
withdraw
He withdrew his remarks and said he had not intended to cause offence.
stop
The music stopped and the lights were turned up.
relax
cancel
Her insurance had been cancelled by the company.
terminate
Her next remark abruptly terminated the conversation.
rescind
You will rescind that order immediately.
annul
The marriage was annulled last month.
countermand
I can't countermand her orders.
Opposites
establish
, impose
3 (verb)
A brisk walk in the fresh air can lift your mood.
Synonyms
exalt
God has put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
raise
a new drive to raise standards of literacy in Britain's schools
improve
He improved their house.
advance
The country has advanced from a rural society to an industrial power.
promote
I was promoted to editor and then editorial director.
boost
companies seeking to boost their product ranges
enhance
They want to enhance their reputation abroad.
upgrade
He was upgraded to security guard.
elevate
He was elevated to the post of Prime Minister.
dignify
I see no point in dignifying this kind of speculation with a response.
cheer up
perk up
ameliorate
Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation.
buoy up
Opposites
depress
4 (verb)
Definition
to disappear or disperse
The fog had lifted and revealed a warm sunny day.
Synonyms
disappear
The car drove off and disappeared from sight.
clear
vanish
Dinosaurs vanished from the earth millions of years ago.
disperse
The fog dispersed and I became aware of the sun.
dissipate
The tension in the room had dissipated.
rise
be dispelled
5 (verb)
Definition
to plagiarize (music or writing)
(informal) a cartoonish device lifted from a Laurel and Hardy sequence
Synonyms
steal
Anybody could walk in here and steal stuff.
take
The burglars took just about anything they could carry.
copy
appropriate
What do they think about your appropriating their music and culture?
nick (slang, mainly British)
We used to nick biscuits from the kitchen.
pocket
He pocketed some coins he found on the street.
trouser (slang)
pinch (informal)
pickpockets who pinched his wallet
pirate
pirating copies of music tapes
cabbage (British, slang)
knock off (slang)
crib (informal)
He had been caught cribbing in an exam.
half-inch (old-fashioned, slang)
blag (slang)
pilfer
Staff were pilfering cash from the bar.
purloin (formal)
He was caught purloining books from the library.
plagiarize
He was accused of plagiarizing copyrighted material.
thieve
These people can't help thieving.
1 (noun)
Definition
a rise in morale or feeling of cheerfulness
My selection for the team has given me a tremendous lift.
Synonyms
boost
It did give me a boost to win such an event.
encouragement
stimulus
Falling interest rates could be a stimulus to the economy.
reassurance
upliftpick-me-up
fillip
The news gave a tremendous fillip to businesses.
shot in the arm (informal)
gee-up
Opposites
blow
, letdown
2 (noun)
Definition
a compartment raised or lowered in a vertical shaft to transport people or goods to another floor in a building
They took the lift to the fourth floor.
Synonyms
elevator mainly US)
Markham emerged from the guest elevator into the lobby.
hoist
It takes three nurses and a hoist to get me into this chair.
paternoster
3 (noun)
Definition
a ride in a car or other vehicle as a passenger
He had a car and often gave me a lift home.
Synonyms
ride
Would you like to go for a ride?
run
Take them for a run in the car.
drive
transport We might go for a drive on Sunday.
hitch (informal)
car ride
phrasal verb
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advance
The country has advanced from a rural society to an industrial power.
Synonyms
improve,
rise,
grow,
develop,
reform,
pick up,
progress,
thrive,
upgrade,
multiply,
prosper,
make strides
in the sense of ameliorate
Definition
to make (something) better
Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation.
Synonyms
improve,
better,
benefit,
reform,
advance,
promote,
amend,
elevate,
raise,
mend,
mitigate,
make better,
assuage,
meliorate
in the sense of annul
Definition
to declare (a contract or marriage) invalid
The marriage was annulled last month.
Synonyms
invalidate,
reverse,
cancel,
abolish,
void,
repeal,
recall,
revoke,
retract,
negate,
rescind,
nullify,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
declare or render null and void
Synonyms of 'lift'
lift
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of appropriate
Definition
to take for one's own use without permission
What do they think about your appropriating their music and culture?
Synonyms
steal,
take,
nick (slang, British),
pocket,
trouser (slang),
pinch (informal),
pirate,
poach,
swipe (slang),
lift (informal),
knock off (slang),
heist (US, slang),
embezzle,
blag (slang),
pilfer,
misappropriate,
snitch (slang),
purloin,
filch,
plagiarize,
thieve,
peculate (literary)
in the sense of cancel
Her insurance had been cancelled by the company.
Synonyms
annul,
abolish,
repeal,
abort,
quash,
do away with,
revoke,
repudiate,
rescind,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
eliminatein the sense of countermand
Definition
to cancel (a previous order)
I can't countermand her orders.
Synonyms
cancel,
reverse,
override,
repeal,
revoke,
retract,
rescind,
annulin the sense of crib
Definition
to copy (someone's work) dishonestly
He had been caught cribbing in an exam.
Synonyms
copy,
cheat,
pirate,
pilfer,
purloin (formal),
plagiarize,
pass off as your own work
in the sense of dignify
Definition
to add distinction to
I see no point in dignifying this kind of speculation with a response.
Synonyms
distinguish,
honour,
grace,
raise,
advance,
promote,
elevate,
glorify,
exalt,
ennoble,
aggrandizein the sense of disperse
Definition
to leave or cause to leave a gathering
The fog dispersed and I became aware of the sun.
Synonyms
dissolve,
disappear,
vanish,
evaporate,
break up,
dissipate,
melt away,
evanesce (formal)
in the sense of dissipate
Definition
to scatter or break up
The tension in the room had dissipated.
Synonyms
disappear,
fade,
vanish,
dissolve,
disperse,
evaporate,
diffuse,
melt away,
evanesce (formal)
in the sense of drive
Definition
a journey in a driven vehicle
We might go for a drive on Sunday.
Synonyms
run,
ride,
trip,
journey,
spin (informal),
hurl (Scottish),
outing,
excursion,
jauntin the sense of elevate
Definition
to lift to a higher place
She elevated her bow and arrow.
Synonyms
raise,
lift,
heighten,
uplift,
hoist,
lift up,
raise up,
hike up,
upraise
in the sense of elevate
Definition
to raise in rank or status
He was elevated to the post of Prime Minister.
Synonyms
promote,
raise,
advance,
upgrade,
exalt,
kick upstairs (informal),
aggrandize,
give advancement to
Additional synonyms
in the sense of end
Definition
to bring or come to a finish
Talks have resumed to try to end the fighting.
Synonyms
stop,
finish,
complete,
resolve,
halt,
cease,
axe (informal),
dissolve,
wind up,
terminate,
call off,
discontinue,
put paid to,
bring to an end,
pull the plug on,
call a halt to,
nip in the bud,
belay
in the sense of enhance
Definition
to improve or increase in quality, value, or power
They want to enhance their reputation abroad.
Synonyms
improve,
better,
increase,
raise,
lift,
boost,
add to,
strengthen,
reinforce,
swell,
intensify,
heighten,
elevate,
magnify,
augment,
exalt,
embellish,
amelioratein the sense of fillip
Definition
something that adds stimulation or enjoyment
The news gave a tremendous fillip to businesses.
Synonyms
boost,
push,
spur,
spice,
incentive,
stimulus,
prod,
zest,
goadin the sense of hoist
Definition
to raise or lift up, esp. by mechanical means
He hoisted himself to a sitting position.
Synonyms
raise,
lift,
erect,
elevate,
heave,
upraise
in the sense of hoist
Definition
any apparatus or device for lifting things
It takes three nurses and a hoist to get me into this chair.
Synonyms
lift,
crane,
elevator,
winch,
tacklein the sense of improve
Definition
to make or become better in quality
He improved their house.
Synonyms
enhance,
better,
add to,
upgrade,
amend,
mend,
augment,
embellish,
touch up,
ameliorate,
polish up
in the sense of nick
Definition
to steal
We used to nick biscuits from the kitchen.
Synonyms
steal,
pinch (informal),
swipe (slang),
pilfer,
finger (slang),
trouser (slang),
knock off (slang),
snitch (slang)
in the sense of pilfer
Definition
to steal (minor items) in small quantities
Staff were pilfering cash from the bar.
Synonyms
steal,
take,
rob,
lift (informal),
nick (slang, British),
appropriate,
trouser (slang),
rifle,
pinch (informal),
cabbage (British, slang),
swipe (slang),
knock off (slang),
embezzle,
blag (slang),
walk off with,
snitch (slang),
purloin,
filch,
snaffle (British, informal),
thievein the sense of pinch
Definition
to steal
pickpockets who pinched his wallet
Synonyms
steal,
rob,
snatch,
lift (informal),
nick (slang, British),
trouser (slang),
cabbage (British, slang),
swipe (slang),
knock off (slang),
blag (slang),
pilfer,
snitch (slang),
purloin,
filch,
snaffle (British, informal)
in the sense of pirate
Definition
to sell or reproduce (artistic work, ideas, etc.) illegally
pirating copies of music tapes
Synonyms
copy,
steal,
reproduce,
bootleg,
lift (informal),
appropriate,
borrow,
poach,
crib (informal),
plagiarizeAdditional synonyms
in the sense of plagiarize
Definition
to steal ideas or passages from (another's work) and present them as one's own
He was accused of plagiarizing copyrighted material.
Synonyms
copy,
steal,
appropriate,
borrow,
pirate,
infringe,
lift (informal),
crib (informal),
thievein the sense of pocket
Definition
to take secretly or dishonestly
He pocketed some coins he found on the street.
Synonyms
steal,
take,
lift (informal),
appropriate,
trouser (slang),
cabbage (British, slang),
knock off (slang),
pilfer,
purloin (formal),
filch,
help yourself to,
snaffle (British, informal)
in the sense of promote
Definition
to raise to a higher rank or position
I was promoted to editor and then editorial director.
Synonyms
raise,
upgrade,
elevate,
honour,
dignify,
exalt,
kick upstairs (informal),
aggrandizein the sense of purloin
Definition
to steal
He was caught purloining books from the library.
Synonyms
steal,
rob,
lift (informal),
nick (slang, British),
appropriate,
trouser (slang),
pinch (informal),
cabbage (British, slang),
swipe (slang),
knock off (slang),
blag (slang),
pilfer,
walk off with,
snitch (slang),
filch,
prig (British, slang),
snaffle (British, informal),
thievein the sense of rescind
Definition
to annul or repeal
You will rescind that order immediately.
Synonyms
annul,
recall,
reverse,
cancel,
overturn,
set aside,
void,
repeal,
quash,
revoke,
retract,
invalidate,
obviate,
abrogate,
countermand,
declare null and void
in the sense of run
Definition
a trip in a vehicle, esp. for pleasure
Take them for a run in the car.
Synonyms
ride,
drive,
trip,
lift,
journey,
spin (informal),
outing,
excursion,
jaunt,
joy ride (informal),
awayday
in the sense of stimulus
Definition
something that acts as an incentive to (someone)
Falling interest rates could be a stimulus to the economy.
Synonyms
incentive,
spur,
encouragement,
impetus,
provocation,
inducement,
goad,
incitement,
fillip,
shot in the arm (informal),
clarion call,
geeing-up
in the sense of stop
Definition
to cease from doing (something)
The music stopped and the lights were turned up.
Synonyms
end,
conclude,
finish,
be over,
cut out (informal),
terminate,
come to an end,
peter outin the sense of take
Definition
to obtain possession of (something), often dishonestly
The burglars took just about anything they could carry.
Synonyms
steal,
nick (slang, British),
appropriate,
pocket,
trouser (slang),
pinch (informal),
cabbage (British, slang),
carry off,
swipe (slang),
knock off (slang),
run off with,
blag (slang),
walk off with,
misappropriate,
cart off (slang),
purloin,
filch,
help yourself to,
gain possession of
in the sense of terminate
Definition
to bring or come to an end
Her next remark abruptly terminated the conversation.
Synonyms
end,
stop,
conclude,
finish,
complete,
axe (informal),
cut off,
wind up,
put an end to,
discontinue,
pull the plug on (informal),
belay,
bring or come to an end
Additional synonyms
in the sense of thieve
Definition
to steal other people's possessions
These people can't help thieving.
Synonyms
steal,
nick (slang, British),
rob,
pinch (informal),
cabbage (British, slang),
poach,
plunder,
half-inch (old-fashioned, slang),
embezzle,
blag (slang),
pilfer,
snitch (slang),
purloin,
filch,
have sticky fingers (informal),
peculatein the sense of upgrade
Definition
to promote a person or job to a higher rank
He was upgraded to security guard.
Synonyms
promote,
raise,
advance,
boost,
move up,
elevate,
kick upstairs (informal),
give promotion to
in the sense of uplift
Definition
to raise or lift up
Synonyms
raise,
elevate,
hoist,
lift up,
heavein the sense of vanish
Definition
to cease to exist
Dinosaurs vanished from the earth millions of years ago.
Synonyms
die out,
disappear,
pass away,
end,
fade,
dwindle,
cease to exist,
become extinct,
disappear from the face of the earth,
exitin the sense of withdraw
Definition
to take back (a statement) formally
He withdrew his remarks and said he had not intended to cause offence.
Synonyms
retract,
recall,
take back,
revoke,
rescind,
disavow,
recant,
disclaim,
abjure,
unsay