to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
誰かをもっと幸せに、またはもっと希望に満ちた気持ちにさせる (dare ka o motto shiawase ni, mata wa motto kibou ni michita kimochi ni saseru)
"His words really lifted my spirits after the bad news."
"悪いニュースの後、彼の言葉は本当に私の気持ちを持ち上げてくれました。" (Warui nyu-su no ato, kare no kotoba wa hontou ni watashi no kimochi wo **mochiagete kuremashita**.)
to begin something by doing or saying something specific
to measure performance by comparing it to targets
to wrap up discussions and close a meeting
to introduce creative thoughts or plans
to respond angrily or defensively to criticism
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
