Shoplifted Meaning in English
word · lemma: shoplift
Definition
Stole items from a store without paying for them. 'Shoplifted' is the past tense of 'shoplift'.
Usage & Nuances
'Shoplifted' is used in legal and everyday contexts to describe stealing from a store. Often used in news, police reports, or conversations about crime. Not to be confused with 'robbed', which usually means using force. Common collocations: 'was caught shoplifting', 'he shoplifted from the store'.
Example Sentences
She shoplifted a sweater from the mall last week.
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He was caught because he shoplifted from the corner store.
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The teenager shoplifted some candy and got in trouble.
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They didn't realize she had shoplifted until after she left the store.
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He admitted he shoplifted because his friends dared him.
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When asked why she shoplifted, she said it was a mistake she regretted.
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