Synonyms for Lift

Definition of lift

noun
  1. the act of giving temporary assistance
  2. the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity
  3. the event of something being raised upward; "an elevation of the temperature in the afternoon"; "a raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity"

20 synonyms found

Writing tips for "lift"

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With 20 alternatives available, "lift" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"Lift" in song lyrics

See how lift is used in real songs:

  • "But tryin to see eye to eye with the face lift"
    Aesop Rock f/ C-Rayz Walz — Bent Life
  • "Drag racin' with the fork lift"
    Afroman — Graveyard Shift
  • "Mentally and physically it's somethin like a face lift"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Pieces of a Broken Man

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