Meaning of the word "lift someone's spirits" in English

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lift someone's spirits

US /lɪft ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈspɪr.ɪts/
UK /lɪft ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈspɪr.ɪts/
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Idiom

1.

to make someone feel happier or more hopeful

Example:
A kind word can often lift someone's spirits.
The surprise party really helped to lift her spirits after a tough week.
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