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

  • (..) ...and we shall vanquish all evil with our love! Woody! Come on. We're almost there. The Cowboy! Buzz, come here. Give me a lift. Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! lt is open. Way to go, Buzz. Come on. -ls it safe? -l guess l'll find out. (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3