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Meaning of the word "lift up" in English

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lift up

US /lɪft ʌp/
UK /lɪft ʌp/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to raise something or someone to a higher position

Example:
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Can you help me lift up this heavy box?
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She smiled as he gently lifted her up.
Synonym:
raise elevate hoist heave boost
2.

to improve someone's mood or spirits

Example:
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A good song can really lift up your spirits.
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Her kind words helped to lift up the team's morale.
Synonym:
encourage cheer up boost uplift inspire
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Related Word:
lift weight-lifting lift off heavy lifting lift the lid on on the up and up give someone a lift