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

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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

If fiscal spending lifts growth and productivity, markets will be more forgiving. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Residents pull their vehicles into a cylindrical glass elevator that lifts both the driver and the car more than 60 stories into the air. — Zahra Tayeb, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Anything that brings attention to horror and the genre, and a more mainstream audience into that niche, is like a rising tide lifts all boats. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

But there is an old belief that any old movie distribution guy will tell you — and it has been borne out in a big way this summer — which is that a rising tide lifts all boats. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

The contact with the hot metal creates steam that instantly breaks down and lifts baked-on grease and food debris. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

The sheer vocal power Grande calls from somewhere in her fragile-looking body lifts the gloom and lets the sunshine in. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

That spot — which boasted a dusty jackalope head on the wall — stood in the shadow of the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, a 1922 marvel that lifts on command to let ships pass. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

At home in Novato, Vantrease lifts his shirt to show where a catheter was surgically implanted to drain uncomfortable fluid buildup in his abdomen. — Laurie Udesky, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Noun

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

Save intervals, heavy lifts and hard runs for earlier in the evening or the next morning. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

The jeans have a soft touch and are enhanced with the brand’s Sculpted Slimming Technology that smooths and lifts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Common areas feature self-operating lifts or sloped entryways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026