lift
noun
lɪft 
lɪft machine
1 (British English) (North American English elevator) [countable] a machine that carries people or goods up and down to different levels in a building or a mineIt's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. see also chairlift, drag lift, ski liftfree ride
2 (British English) (North American English ride) [countable] a free ride in a car, etc. to a place you want to get toI'll give you a lift to the station.Could I have a lift into town?She hitched a lift on a truck.happier feeling
3 [singular] a feeling of being happier or more confident than beforeSynonym
boostPassing the exam gave him a real lift.