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Lifted

/ˈlɪf.tɪd/
verbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To raise to a higher position or level.

    "She lifted the box onto the shelf with ease."
  2. 2

    To remove or take away, especially in a context of theft or unauthorized taking.

    "He lifted the wallet from the table without anyone noticing."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'lifted' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'lift', which originates from the Old English 'lyftan', meaning 'to raise or elevate'. The term has evolved through Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of raising something to a higher position.

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