lift up
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To raise something or someone to a higher position: The primary meaning is to physically move an object or person upward.
- To fill with high spirits; to inspire or make more cheerful: To improve someone's mood or emotional state, to give optimism.
Usage
- The verb "lift up" is used with a direct object. It describes the action of elevating something physically or emotionally.
- It can be used in both literal (physical) and figurative (emotional) contexts.
Examples
- Literal (Physical Action):
- Please lift up the box so I can slide the mat underneath.
- The crane lifted up the heavy steel beam to the top of the building.
- Figurative (Emotional Action):
- Her kind words lifted up my spirits after a difficult day.
- The community's support lifted up the family during their time of loss.
Advanced Usage
- "to lift up one's head": To become more confident or hopeful.
- After receiving the award, she finally lifted up her head with pride.
- "to lift up one's voice": To speak or sing loudly, often in protest or praise.
- The crowd lifted up their voices in song.
Variants and Related Words
- Uplift (verb/noun): A close synonym, especially for the emotional meaning. (e.g., / )
- Elevate (verb): A more formal synonym meaning to raise to a higher level or position. (e.g., / )
- Raise (verb): A common synonym for the physical action. (e.g., )
Synonyms
- Hoist: To raise or haul up, often with mechanical help.
- Heave: To lift or throw something heavy with great effort.
- Boost: To help increase or improve, often used figuratively. (e.g., )
- Inspire: To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, similar to the emotional "lift up."
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Lift off: Refers specifically to a rocket or aircraft leaving the ground.
- The spacecraft will lift off at noon.
- Lift out: To remove something by lifting it.
- Lift out the old battery and replace it.
Related Idioms
- Lift a finger (usually in negative constructions): To make the slightest effort.
- He didn't lift a finger to help.
- Lift the ban/embargo: To officially end a prohibition.
- The government decided to lift the ban on imports.
Verb
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fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
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Music can uplift your spirits
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take and lift upward
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