lifting

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation
2. (countable, uncountable) weightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted
3. (countable, uncountable) plastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance
4. (countable, uncountable) Theft.
5. (countable, uncountable) A certain operation on a measure space; see lifting theory.

Verb

present participle and gerund of lift

lift

• Verb
• Noun
• Noun

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɪf.tɪŋ/

Synonyms

raising

lift

weighing

hoisting

restyling

picking

elevation

raise

elevating

goffer

heave

heighten

insurgence

insurgency

insurrection

leverage

mutiny

obviation

picking up

pilferage

plagiarism

plunder

prize

prying

rebellion

rebellions

rescuing

revolt

riot

riser

rising

robbing

stealing

step up

throw off

uplift

uplifting

upraising

uprising

weight lifting

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winding

windlass

wrinkle

power-up

suspension setting

riveling

advancement

uprest

carrying off

closing