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uplift
[uhp-lift, uhp-lift]
verb (used with object)
to lift up; raise; elevate.
to improve socially, culturally, morally, or the like.
to uplift downtrodden and deprived peoples.
to exalt emotionally or spiritually.
verb (used without object)
to become uplifted.
noun
an act of lifting up or raising; elevation.
the process or work of improving, as socially, intellectually, or morally.
emotional or spiritual exaltation.
Synonyms: , ,a brassiere.
Geology.an upheaval.
uplift
verb
to raise; elevate; lift up
to raise morally, spiritually, culturally, etc
to collect (a passenger, parcel, etc); pick up
noun
the act, process, or result of lifting up
the act or process of bettering moral, social or cultural conditions, etc
a brassiere for lifting and supporting the breasts
( as modifier )
an uplift bra
the process or result of land being raised to a higher level, as during a period of mountain building
Other Word Forms
- upliftment noun
- ܱˈڳٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
She took in the crowd and said it was uplifting to see such a huge and diverse throng of people stand up, in peaceful protest, against authoritarianism and the militarization of the country.
Friends have described her as a young woman whose "vibrant personality, energy and aura touched and uplifted all around her".
The Treasury has said the "uplift" for the Scottish government will be £250m, delivered in the usual autumn budget.
A further uplift to 3.5% of GDP would have implications for the government's spending plans.
Many who read it might reasonably conclude that it will require a significant uplift in defence spending.
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Related Words
- excite
- exhilarate
- improve
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