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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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

The reason I bonds leapt to the front of the pack in 2022 is that interest rates were low.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Smart leapt for a jaw-dropping block against 6-foot-8 Tari Eason and drew three charges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

IPhone sales there leapt 28%, following last quarter’s 38% growth rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The toads pirouetted and leapt gracefully with the music as they made their way to their team members.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega