verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

raise, rise, ascend

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Example Sentences

Example:The crane raised the heavy weight to a higher position.

Definition:To lift or move upward, especially with effort.

From raise

Example:The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Definition:To lift oneself up or up from a lower condition, extent of time, or space.

From rise

Example:The hiker ascended the mountain to reach the summit.

Definition:To rise to or climb to a higher position, especially by degrees.

From ascend