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lifted up

[ˈlɪftɪd ʌp]
verb (past participle/adjective)
levantado/erguido
1. Raised to a higher position; elevated physically
The heavy box was lifted up onto the shelf.
A caixa pesada foi levantada até a prateleira.
2. Improved in mood or spirits; made to feel better emotionally
Her spirits were lifted up by the good news.
O seu ânimo foi levantado pela boa notícia.
3. Improved in social status or circumstances
He was lifted up from poverty through education.
Ele foi tirado da pobreza através da educação.
Synonyms
raisedelevatedhoisteduplifted
Antonyms
lowereddroppeddescendeddepressed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
levantado/erguido
Most common usage
Portugal
levantado/erguido
Standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

lift someone up - to help someone improve their situation
lifted in spirit - emotionally uplifted
lift up your head - to regain confidence or dignity
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