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• Beschreibt etwas, das einen fröhlicher oder hoffnungsvoller macht; aufmunternd und ermutigend.

Describes something that makes you feel happier or more hopeful; uplifting.

1. Raising or elevatingB1formal

   Describing something that lifts or raises something else.

   Hebend

   • The lifting mechanism is designed for heavy loads.
   • She used a lifting platform to reach the top shelf.
   • The lifting force of the balloon was impressive.

   Synonymeraising

2. Uplifting or inspiringB2informal

   Having the effect of making someone feel happier or more hopeful.

   Erhebend

   • The speech was truly lifting for the entire audience.
   • Her lifting words gave me the courage to continue.
   • The music had a lifting quality that cheered everyone up.

   Synonymecheeringedifyingencouragingexhilaratinginspiringrousingstirringuplifting

   Antonymedemoralizingdepressingdiscouragingdishearteningdispiriting

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Vorgang des Hebens oder Anhebens von etwas bezeichnet, häufig im Kontext von Krafttraining oder körperlicher Anstrengung verwendet.

A noun referring to the action or process of raising something, often used in contexts of weight training or physical exertion.

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1. WeightliftingA2informal

   The activity or sport of lifting heavy weights, especially as a form of exercise or competition.

   Gewichtheben

   • He goes to the gym for lifting every morning.
   • Lifting requires proper technique to avoid injury.
   • She enjoys lifting as part of her fitness routine.

   Synonymeweightlifting

2. Theft or stealingB1informal

   The act of stealing something, especially in a shoplifting context.

   Diebstahl

   • The store installed cameras to prevent lifting.
   • He was caught for lifting a wallet from the counter.
   • Shoplifting is a form of lifting that can lead to legal trouble.

   Synonymelarcenypilferageshopliftingstealingtheftthievery

   Antonymegivingreturning

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in eine höhere Position oder auf ein höheres Niveau zu bringen; auch im übertragenen Sinne für das Anheben von Stimmungen, Einschränkungen oder Verboten.

A verb used to indicate the act of raising something to a higher position or level.

1. Raise upwardA1formal

   To move something to a higher position.

   Anheben

   • She lifted the box onto the table.
   • He lifted his hand to wave goodbye.
   • The crane lifted the heavy steel beam.

   Synonymeelevateheavehikehoistjack upraiseuplift

   Antonymedescenddropfalllowersink

2. End or removeB2formal

   To officially end a restriction, rule, or ban.

   Aufheben

   • The government lifted the travel ban last week.
   • They lifted the curfew after the situation calmed down.
   • The court lifted the injunction against the company.

   Synonymeannulcanceloverturnremoverepealrescindrevokevoidwithdraw

   Antonymeenforceimposemaintainretainuphold

3. B2informalbritish

   To take something without permission; to steal.

   stehlen

   • Someone lifted my wallet on the bus.
   • He was caught lifting items from the store.
   • They lifted the design from a competitor's product.

   Synonymeappropriatefilchnickpilferpinchpurloinsnitchstealswipethieve

4. Improve moodB1informal

   To make someone feel happier or more cheerful.

   Stimmung heben

   • Her kind words lifted my spirits.
   • A good joke can lift the mood of the whole room.
   • Listening to music always lifts him up.

   Synonymeboostbrightenbuoycheerelategladdenperk upuplift

   Antonymedejectdemoralizedepressdiscouragedishearten

Phrasal-Variantenlift offlift outlift up