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up·lift | \ (ˌ)əp-ˈlift \
uplifted; uplifting; uplifts

Definition of uplift
(Entry 1 of 2)
transitive verb
1: to lift up : ELEVATEespecially : to cause (a portion of the earth's
surface) to rise above adjacent areas
2: to improve the spiritual, social, or intellectual condition of
intransitive verb
: RISE

uplift
noun
up·lift | \ ˈəp-ˌlift \

Definition of uplift (Entry 2 of 2)

1: an act, process, result, or cause of uplifting: such as
a(1): the uplifting of a part of the earth's surface
(2): an uplifted mass of land
b: a bettering of a condition especially spiritually, socially, or intellectually
 c(1): influences intended to uplift
(2): a social movement to improve especially morally or culturally
2: a brassiere designed to hold the breasts up

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Verb

uplifter noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for uplift

Synonyms: Verb

 boost,
 crane,
 elevate,
 heave,
 heft,
 heighten,
 hike,
 hoist,
 jack (up),
 lift,
 perk (up),
 pick up,
 raise,
 take up,
 up,
 uphold,
 upraise

Antonyms: Verb

 drop,
 lower
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Examples of uplift in a Sentence

Verb music that uplifts the soul geologic forces that uplifted the mountains
Recent Examples on the Web: VerbStyles sings, and although the
echoing hums are uplifting, the lyrics suggest a sadder edge.— Raisa
Bruner, Time, "Harry Styles Lights It Up and Succession Gets the Remix it Deserves. These Are
the 5 Songs You Need to Listen to This Weekend," 11 Oct. 2019The purpose of this trip
was to give back and uplift an underserved community.— Danielle
Pointdujour, Essence, "Has Travel Become More About The Influence Than The Actual
Experience?," 3 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use of uplift

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

circa 1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Cite this Entry
“Uplift.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc.,
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uplift. Accessed 26
November 2019.
Style: MLA

More Definitions for uplift

uplift
verb
English Language Learners Definition of uplift
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to make (someone) happy or hopeful
: to lift (something) up : to raise (something) to a higher position

uplift
noun
English Language Learners Definition of uplift (Entry 2
of 2)
: an increase in amount or number
: an increase in happiness or hopefulness
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Dictionary
uplift
verb
 up·lift | \ ˌəp-ˈlift \
uplifted; uplifting

Kids Definition of uplift

(Entry 1 of 2)
1: to lift up
2: to make feel happy or hopefulThe music uplifted us.

uplift
noun
up·lift | \ ˈəp-ˌlift \

Kids Definition of uplift (Entry 2 of 2)

: an increase in happiness or hopefulness

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