Synonyms of crane

crane

verb

as in to lift

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

craned her head to see the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lift
• hoist
• raise
• elevate
• uplift
• heave
• take up
• hike
• boost
• up
• uphold
• heighten
• jack (up)
• perk (up)
• mount
• pick up
• heft
• rise
• upraise
• ascend
• rear
• upend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drop
• lower
• fall
• slip
• bear
• descend
• push
• plunge
• dip
• press
• depress
• pitch
• sink
• submerge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crane

One of my first memories of any kind is sitting on my parents’ bedroom floor, craning my neck to watch the ’91 World Series on the old TV atop their dresser. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Most of the home’s antiques are Spanish and Peruvian, with some French, Chinese and English pieces; one weighty armoire had to be craned in. — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Giraffes are some of the most recognizable creatures on earth, with their towering height and craning long necks. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Everyone knew the story, though Andrew’s relatives were more reluctant to speak of it, to even mention the cult’s name — Synanon — craning their necks to see if any members of her family were close enough to overhear their speculations. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026