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lift spirits

[lɪft ˈspɪrɪts]
verb phrase
elevar o ânimo, animar
1. To improve someone's mood or emotional state; to make someone feel happier or more optimistic
The good news really lifted our spirits after a difficult week.
A boa notícia realmente elevou nosso ânimo após uma semana difícil.
2. To boost morale or confidence in a group
The coach's motivational speech lifted the team's spirits before the match.
O discurso motivacional do treinador animou o ânimo do time antes da partida.
NYC Slang
pump someone up, get someone hyped
Synonyms
cheer upbrighten someone's dayboost moraleencourageupliftgladden
Antonyms
dampen spiritsdemoralizediscouragedisheartendepress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevar o ânimo, animar, alegrar
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
dar um up, animar
More colloquial usage
São Paulo
elevar o moral, animar
Common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
elevar os ânimos, animar, alegrar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

lift someone's spirits
raise morale
brighten up
perk up
boost confidence
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