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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 1164
lift
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Meanings
verb
- 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
noun
- 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
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