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

  • (..) ...with the 'sgeirsson-Anderson Institute for Tectonophysical Exploration. The 'sgeirsson-Anderson... What? Still working on the name. But the point is, rising tide lifts all boats. Man, that's awesome. I think... Am I a boat? - You're a boat. We're back in business. - All right, dude. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth