Raise somebody’s spirits

phrase

To make someone feel happier or more hopeful.

The beautiful sunset really helped to raise my spirits after a hard day at work.
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Often appears as...

  • raise one's spirits
  • raise their spirits

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To make someone feel happier or more hopeful.

The beautiful sunset really helped to raise my spirits after a hard day at work.
Visual representation of "raise somebody’s spirits" - To make someone feel happier or more hopeful

Often appears as...

  • raise one's spirits
  • raise their spirits

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Emotional Boost

Used when something or someone gives a person a positive emotional lift or encouragement.

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Just seeing her smile can raise someone's spirits.
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Not Literal

It's a figurative phrase, not about physically lifting spirits or ghosts.

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The news of his recovery certainly raised their spirits.
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Positive Context

Often used in situations that need optimism or when someone is trying to be encouraging.

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The teachers' encouraging words raised the students' spirits before the exam.
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