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

  • (..) he was sinking to the crushing, black oblivion of Davy Jones' locker. 'Course it was only after that we learned we needed his blood to lift the curse. That's what you call ironic. Bring him. I don't care for the situation. Any attempt to storm the caves could turn to an ambush. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) I helped build these cells. These are half-pin barrel hinges. With the right leverage and the proper application of strength. The door will lift free. What's your name? Will Turner. That would be short for William, I imagine. Good, strong name. (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl