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lifting

 

[ ˈlɪftɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weightlifting

The action or process of lifting something heavy, typically using the hands and arms.

Synonyms

elevating, heaving, hoisting, raising

Examples of usage

  • He was training hard to improve his lifting technique.
  • She won a gold medal in weightlifting for her exceptional lifting abilities.
Context #2 | Noun

lifting someone's spirits

The act of making someone feel happier or more hopeful.

Synonyms

brightening, cheering up, encouraging

Examples of usage

  • Her kind words really did the trick in lifting his spirits.
  • Spending time with friends can be a great way of lifting your spirits.
Context #3 | Noun

lifting a ban

The act of removing or ending a ban or restriction.

Synonyms

abolishment, removal, revocation

Examples of usage

  • There was great celebration after the government announced the lifting of the ban.
  • The lifting of the ban allowed the community to resume normal activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "lifting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 levantamento

🇮🇳 उठाना

🇩🇪 Heben

🇮🇩 mengangkat

🇺🇦 підйом

🇵🇱 podnoszenie

🇯🇵 リフティング

🇫🇷 levage

🇪🇸 levantamiento

🇹🇷 kaldırma

🇰🇷 들기

🇸🇦 رفع

🇨🇿 zvedání

🇸🇰 zdvíhanie

🇨🇳 举重

🇸🇮 dviganje

🇮🇸 lyfting

🇰🇿 көтеру

🇬🇪 წამოწევა

🇦🇿 qaldırma

🇲🇽 levantamiento

Etymology

The word 'lifting' originated from the Old English word 'lyft', meaning 'the sky' or 'air'. Over time, it evolved to also mean the action of raising something heavy or making someone feel better. The term has been used in various contexts, from weightlifting to lifting spirits, demonstrating its versatility and adaptability in the English language.

See also: lift, lifted, uplift.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,055 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.