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What is another word for Pick Up? – 163 Pick Up Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    lift raise gather collect fetch retrieve get obtain acquire procure take capture seize grasp clutch snatch pluck scoop lift up pick up haul hoist heave elevate uplift resume restart recommence gather up collect up bring carry convey transport move shift lift off raise up pick choose select lift out pull out extract remove take out draw out haul out heave out pull tug haul tow drag.

    Meaning of Pick Up

    The primary meaning of "Pick Up" is to lift or raise something from a lower position to a higher one, or to collect and take something with one.

    Definitions

    • To lift or raise something from a lower position to a higher one
    • To collect or gather something, especially in a casual or informal way
    • To take or collect someone or something, typically in a vehicle
    • To improve or increase something, such as a signal or a pace
    • To learn or acquire a skill, habit, or knowledge

    Etymology of Pick Up

    The phrase "Pick Up" originated from the Old English words "pician" meaning to pierce or stab, and "up" meaning in a higher position or location, with the phrase evolving to mean lifting or raising something, and later expanding to include various other meanings such as collecting, gathering, or improving.

    Example Uses

    • Can you pick up the book from the floor?
    • She picked up her pace to catch the bus.
    • The radio signal started to pick up as we moved closer to the city.
    • He picked up the language quickly during his trip abroad.
    • The store will pick up the defective product and replace it.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    drop put down lower decrease reduce decline fall let go release abandon leave deposit lay down set down put away discard throw away reject refuse decline turn down decrease diminish lessen slow down slacken.

    Related Nouns

    elevator crane hoist lift winch rope pulley lever handle grip grasp clasp clutch snatch pluck scoop shovel trowel bucket basket container holder carrier transporter vehicle truck van car.

    Related Verbs

    lift raise elevate uplift heave hoist haul pull tug drag tow carry convey transport move shift collect gather fetch retrieve get obtain acquire procure take capture seize grasp clutch.

    Related Adjectives

    heavy light large small easy difficult simple complex gentle rough careful careless quick slow fast steady unstable secure insecure firm loose tight strong weak powerful feeble.