The term 'lifts up' can be defined in many ways, and the following crossword solutions provide a variety of interpretations. ELATES (6 letters) means to make someone very happy or proud, while HOISTS (6 letters) refers to the act of raising or lifting something with a rope or pulley. Elevates (8 letters) is another way of saying to raise or lift up, while boosts (6 letters) implies an increase in power or energy. Hefts (5 letters) is a verb meaning to lift or carry something heavy, and BUOYS (5 letters) is a noun referring to a floating object used to mark a location or keep a boat in place. All of these words can be used to describe the action of lifting something up.