Synonyms of lifts

lifts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lift

1

as in raises

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

I needed help lifting the heavy globe back up to the top shelf

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raises
• elevates
• hoists
• uplifts
• ups
• boosts
• heaves
• heightens
• upholds
• cranes
• hikes
• rises
• takes up
• ascends
• perks (up)
• hefts
• mounts
• picks up
• jacks (up)
• upraises
• rears
• upends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• lowers
• falls
• descends
• slips
• dips
• plunges
• pushes
• presses
• bears
• depresses
• sinks
• pitches
• submerges

2

as in rises

to move or extend upward

once the sun started to cut through the morning fog, the colorful hot-air balloons began to lift off from the field

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rises
• climbs
• ascends
• soars
• ups
• mounts
• thrusts
• slopes
• arises
• aspires
• tilts
• upturns
• surges
• upthrusts
• uplifts
• leans
• towers
• uprises
• uprears
• elevates
• inclines
• raises
• tops
• boosts
• scales
• zooms
• tips
• balloons
• surmounts
• crests
• upheaves
• slants
• reclines
• blasts off
• takes off
• upraises
• lists
• cants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drops
• descends
• falls (off)
• dips
• plunges
• declines
• slides
• sinks
• dives
• plummets
• nose-dives

3

as in steals

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

she turned her back for just a moment, and somebody lifted her purse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steals
• swipes
• grabs
• snatches
• robs
• pinches
• filches
• hooks
• boosts
• pilfers
• appropriates
• rips off
• purloins
• nips
• pockets
• walks off with
• thieves
• runs off with
• takes
• hijacks
• misappropriates
• snitches
• picks
• nicks
• seizes
• makes off with
• makes away with
• knocks over
• plunders
• loots
• heists
• grasps
• burglarizes
• rifles
• spirits
• sacks
• pillages
• rustles
• abducts
• kidnaps
• poaches
• shoplifts
• nails
• collars
• carjacks
• sponges
• mooches
• shanghais

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buys
• purchases
• gives
• presents
• contributes
• bestows
• donates
• hands over

lifts

2 of 2

noun

plural of lift

1

as in assists

an act or instance of helping

the company's senior vice president gave his son a much-needed lift up the corporate ladder

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assists
• supports
• boosts
• assistances
• help
• hands
• aids
• encouragements
• legs up
• helping hands
• backings
• advice
• services
• guidance
• abetments
• promotions
• facilitations
• advancements
• sponsorships
• attendances
• attentions
• nurturances
• furtherances
• benefactions
• patronages
• counsel
• beneficences
• reliefs
• charities
• hand-holdings
• care
• favors
• succors
• philanthropies
• assuagements
• palliations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restraints
• hindrances
• constraints
• obstructions
• interferences
• inhibitions
• repressions
• frustrations
• discouragements
• deterrences

2

as in rides

a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another

I'll need a lift to work while my car is in the shop

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rides
• transportations
• transports
• drives
• spins
• turns
• conveyances
• transits
• passages
• joyrides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lifts

Verb

SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase, Texas, as seen from South Padre Island on August 26, 2025, for its tenth test flight. — Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026

In one of the most memorable panels in superherocomic history, Bane, having beaten Batman down in his own Batcave, lifts the hero over his head and slams him down over his knee, breaking his back. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

These changes will not go into effect until the court lifts its current injunction. — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

When one of them lifts the trophy, subscribers can send me hate mail. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

While tens of millions of fans count down the hours until the NFL season lifts off next month, the wait to assess the impact of Nielsen’s latest methodology tweaks will only be a few days longer. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Gun rights groups are celebrating a federal ruling that lifts restrictions on the purchase of silencers, used to lessen the sound of gunshots, and certain firearms. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Chicago’s eighth grade reading scores stayed flat, a useful reminder that no reform lifts performance evenly. — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

And as the old expression goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Noun

Other amenities include four boat lifts, a heated pool, a hot tub, two outdoor kitchens, a custom fire pit and a balcony. — Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Catering trucks, equipped with hydraulic scissor-lifts, typically deliver food and beverages to planes on the tarmac. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

More showers, however, will redevelop into the afternoon as the heat of the day builds and a warm front lifts north through the region. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Now, finally, the boldest experimenters can take advantage of walls that move at the touch of a button, precision lifts, rooms that shrink and expand, projected images that can be glued to moving surfaces. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

Roadblocks To Consider​ However, companies should keep in mind that AI implementation introduces significant technical complexity and upfront costs that can strain margins if the algorithm fails to deliver immediate conversion lifts. — Erik Pham, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The dancers bring the lion to life through coordinated eye and ear movements, acrobatic lifts and flips, showcasing both artistry and athleticism. — Yu Wang, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Don’t miss the chance to snag this timeless slim pair on major sale—they’re made from soft, stretchy denim that subtly sculpts and lifts. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 24 July 2026

The man skipped out on an anniversary trip to Italy to grind some extra hours of film and get some lifts in with the defense. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026