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

  • (..) we want the most. Even our dreams. Spider-Man did that for Henry... ...and he wonders where he's gone. He needs him. Do you think you could lift that desk and put it into the garage for me? But don't strain yourself. Okay. Strong focus on what I want. I'm back! (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2