踽
lift; propose; elect; action
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesverb
to lift; to raise; to hold up
Used for physically raising objects or parts of the body.
He raised his hand to ask a question.
The strongman can lift very heavy barbells.
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Raise a glass to victory.
verb
to propose; to bring up; to cite
Used for putting forward opinions, examples, or evidence.
He cited a vivid example to illustrate the point.
Please list three reasons.
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The report cited a large amount of data.
verb
to elect; to recommend; to choose
Used in the context of selecting or nominating someone for a position.
Everyone unanimously elected him as the representative.
He was recommended as a candidate.
noun
action; deed; move
Often used in fixed phrases to describe a significant action.
This move of his shocked everyone.
Success or failure hinges on this one action.
adverb
whole; entire; all
literaryUsed as a literary or formal adverb meaning "entirely" or "throughout".
The whole nation celebrated the victory.
Everyone present was shocked.