Verbs for Changing Altitude

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?

to lift something upward

In a gesture of celebration, the champion upraised the trophy, showcasing the victory to the cheering crowd.

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training.

to take someone or something and move them upward

The father lifted up his son onto his shoulders for a better view of the parade.

to lift upward, often with a significant amount of effort or force

After hours of hard work, the construction team managed to heave the massive boulder onto the truck for transport.

to make something rise and float in the air, without any physical support or contact

Scientists claim they have developed a method to levitate small objects using sound waves.

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to lift a heavy object using a specific mechanical device

They had to winch the fallen tree out of the road to clear the way for traffic.

to lift or raise an object, typically heavy or bulky, using ropes and pulleys

They hoisted the equipment to the top of the tower for the construction project.

to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something

Recent events have heightened concerns about cybersecurity.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

to gather or lift something using a scoop or similar tool

The chef used a ladle to carefully scoop up the soup and pour it into the bowl for serving.

not extending far upward

A low hedge bordered the pathway.

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.