Synonyms and antonyms of To move, or to move something upwards in British Thesaurus

lift (verb)

to move something to a higher position

raise (verb)

to put something in a higher place or position

rise (verb)

to move upwards or to a higher position

ascend (verb)

formal to rise into the air

soar (verb)

to rise quickly into the air

elevate (verb)

formal to raise something to a higher physical position

hoist (verb)

to lift someone or something to a higher place

kick up ()

to make something go up into the air

pick up ()

to lift someone or something up from a surface

heave (verb)

to push, pull, or lift a heavy object using a lot of effort

bob up ()

to move up and come into view with a short quick movement

boost (verb)

to lift someone up, so that they can reach something that is high up

clamber (verb)

to climb something with difficulty, using your hands and feet

climb (verb)

if a road or path climbs, it leads upwards gradually to a higher place

give someone a boost (up) ()

to lift someone up, so that they can reach something that is high up

heft (verb)

American to lift something heavy

heft (verb)

American to lift and hold something, especially a weapon

hoist (verb)

to lift someone or something using special equipment

jack up ()

to use a jack to lift and support a heavy object, especially a car

levitate (verb)

to rise and float in the air as if by magic, or to make something do this

lift (verb)

to move to a higher position

mount (verb)

formal to go up stairs, or to climb up somewhere

rear (verb)

literary to rise up in height

rise (verb)

to come up through the surface of the earth or water

run up ()

to raise a flag to the top of a pole

scoop up ()

to lift something or someone quickly with your hands or arms

scramble (verb)

to climb somewhere using your feet and hands

shinny up ()

to shin up a tree, rope etc

shin up ()

to climb up a tree, rope etc quickly, using your hands and legs

shoulder (verb)

to lift or carry something on your shoulder

surface (verb)

to rise up to, or to appear at, the surface of water

sweep someone off their feet ()

to lift someone

throw up ()

to cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air

winch (verb)

to lift someone or something using a winch