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leapt

[lept, leept] / lɛpt, lipt /

VERB

jump, jump over; increase

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascend bounce bound hop rise rocket skip soar surge vault

STRONG

advance arise caper cavort clear escalate frisk hurdle lop mount saltate spring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow decline descend lower permit

STRONG

decrease

Example Sentences

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Wearing a show-stopping black suit with golden flowers, Henry rushed to the stage as the star-studded crowd leapt to its feet to deliver a rousing standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So when Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen asked him about the Atlantic’s recent report regarding his alleged drinking on the job, Patel leapt at Van Hollen with a set of smears.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Shares in Germany’s Merck MRK 8.58%increase; green up pointing triangle KGaA leapt after the company lifted its full-year sales and earnings guidance, citing strong momentum in its life-sciences business.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The unnamed individual had after leapt over a perimeter fence two minutes before the impact, said the carrier.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

She leapt to her feet and stalked off; then marched back again.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver