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To move, or to move something upwards

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

to rise into the air

soar

verb

to rise quickly into the air

elevate

verb

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

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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