Sift Definition

sĭft
sifted, sifting, sifts
verb
sifted, sifting, sifts
To pass through a sieve so as to separate the coarse from the fine particles, or to break up lumps, as of flour.
Webster's New World
To sift something.
Webster's New World
To apply by scattering through a sieve.
Sift sugar on a dessert.
American Heritage
To separate; screen; distinguish.
To sift fact from fable.
Webster's New World
To inspect or examine with care, as by testing or questioning; weigh (evidence, etc.)
Webster's New World
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Origin of Sift

  • Middle English siften from Old English siftan

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sift Sentence Examples

  • He remained throughout the night, crawling on his hands and knees to sift through the debris.

  • She tried to sift through her emotions before she returned to his door.

  • However, if we carefully sift their characters, the flamingos obviously reveal themselves as much nearer related to the Ciconiae, especially to Platalea and Ibis, than to the Anseres.

  • Sift the flour and salt together in a large bowl.

  • In a large bowl, sift together the cocoa, sugar, and salt.

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Words Starting With

SSISIF

Words Ending With

TFTIFT

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sift

Words Starting With S and Ending With T

Starts With S & Ends With TStarts With SI & Ends With TStarts With S & Ends With FT

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With S4 Letter Words Ending With T