lift

Definition

  • verb: to move (something or someone) to a higher position
  • verb: to raise from a lower to a higher position
  • synonyms: raise, heavens, elevate

Examples

  • After I finally told my mother about my concerns, I felt as if a 'weight had been lifted from my shoulders'. [=I felt very relieved]

  • The company has been trying to improve the quality of its products without 'lifting' [=(more commonly) 'raising'] prices.

  • The beauty of the sunrise 'lifted her spirits'. = Her 'spirits lifted' when she saw the beauty of the sunrise.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) A bit corny, but it won't kill you. Come next week. I'll take care of you, since you saved me from the storm. I can tell that you're no pervert. Thanks for the lift. See you next week then, ok? Alright. Thanks for not killing me. You're welcome. What "AT" have you got? (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain
  • (..) - Really? You bet. You'll love it. - Thanks a lot. - Enjoy it, man. Excuse me. Any chance of getting a lift? I live close by, but this storm just freaks me out. Sure. Please say something, or I'll take you for some kind of a pervert (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain