All Definitions for Lift
Below are all the dictionary definitions of lift:
1To raise or rise.
2To cause to move upwards.
3To steal.
4To source directly without acknowledgement
5To plagiarise.
6To arrest (a person).
7To remove (a ban, restriction, etc.).
8To alleviate, to lighten (pressure, tension, stress, etc.)
9To disperse, to break up.
10To lift weights
11To weight-lift.
12To try to raise something
13To exert the strength for raising or bearing.
14To elevate or improve in rank, condition, etc.
15Often with up.
16To collect, as moneys due
17To raise.
18Given morphisms f and g with the same target: To produce a morphism which the given morphism factors through (i.e. a morphism h such that f=g∘h
19Cf. lift n.etymology 1, 18)
20To transform (a function) into a corresponding function in a different context.
21To buy a security or other asset previously offered for sale.
22To take (hounds) off the existing scent and move them to another spot.
23An act of lifting or raising.
24The act of transporting someone in a vehicle
25A ride
26A trip.
27Mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people between floors in a building.
28An upward force
29Especially, the force (generated by wings, rotary wings, or airfoils) that keeps aircraft aloft.
30The difference in elevation between the upper pool and lower pool of a waterway, separated by lock.
31The lifting of a dance partner into the air.
32Permanent construction with a built-in platform that is lifted vertically.
33An improvement in mood.
34The amount or weight to be lifted.
35The space or distance through which anything is lifted.
36A rise
37A degree of elevation.
38A liftgate.
39A rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below, and used for raising or supporting the end of the yard.
40One of the steps of a cone pulley.
41A layer of leather in the heel of a shoe.
42That portion of the vibration of a balance during which the impulse is given.
43A morphism which some given morphism factors through
44I.e. given a pair of morphisms f:X→Y and g:Z→Y, a morphism h such that f=g∘h. (In this case h is said to be a lift of f via Z or via g).
45A shorter extract from a commercial/advertisement, able to be used on its own.
46Air.
47The sky
48The heavens
49Firmament
50Atmosphere.
51To bear
52To support.
53A thief.
About rhymes for lift
Finding the right rhyme for lift helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To raise or rise.", lift has 17 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Shift is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Miffed works well in formal or poetic contexts. Drift is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for lift, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.