to lift
to move something higher (physical or feeling), to remove a restriction
Present form | Past form | Continuous form | Past Participle form |
|---|---|---|---|
lift | lifted | lifting | lifted |
Present form
lift
At the gym I lift a heavy ball.
She lifts my spirit when I see her.
A: What do you do at the gym?
B: At the moment I can't lift weights because I have a bad shoulder.
A: So what do you do?
B: I run on the treadmill or use the exercise bike.
Past form
lifted
On the train I lifted the suitcases for a couple with a baby.
The Government lifted the restrictions on people seeing each other.
A: How was the party?
B: Not great, to be honest.
A: Oh, that's a shame.
B: Yes, but I lifted the mood with a few jokes.
A: Were they funny?
B: I thought so.
Continuous form
lifting
We are not lifting any more today! We are so tired.
The President is lifting the ban on gambling.
A: What are you doing?
B: I'm lifting weights at home.
A: Why not at the gym?
B: It's closed today.
Past participle
lifted
I've lifted all those pieces of wood.
Using the machines he's lifted hundreds of bricks into the lorry.
A: Hi, I'm William. Nice to meet you. Are you moving in?
B: Hi, I'm Jess. Nice to meet you too. Yes I am. I've lifted boxes all day - I'm so tired.
A: It's tiring isn't it. Can I help lift anything?
B: Oh no, that's okay. Thank you though.