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Definition of uplift
uplifter
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of uplift in a Sentence
music that uplifts the soul
geologic forces that uplifted the mountains
Recent Examples of uplift from the Web
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A small, peaceful, racially diverse crowd of gawkers gathered to contemplate the pedestal that now uplifted simply a pair of Confederate ankles.
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BURNHEARTS PABST STREET PARTY Style: Six acts spanning from traditional back-porch country to uplifting hip-hop, with Wisconsin roots serving as a common thread.
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BURNHEARTS PABST STREET PARTY Style: Six acts spanning from traditional back-porch country to uplifting hip-hop, with Wisconsin roots serving as a common thread.
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BMe is unique because the only requirement is to engage the community and uplift others to share, inspire and empower, Barrett said.
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Pride parades are famous for bright colors, daring outfits, and for uplifting the LGBTQ community (and glitter — lots and lots of glitter).
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All fulfilled their role in uplifting the bird flavorwise.
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Ford Motor Co. Fund and the Michigan Women’s Foundation (MWF) are looking to uplift — and financially support — Detroit's impressive #ladyboss scene with a new initiative called EmpowerHER.
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He was faced with judgment and societal pressures constantly, but ultimately overcame them by releasing material to uplift those who felt outcast.
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First Known Use of uplift
14th century
Definition of uplift
1 : an act, process, result, or cause of uplifting: such asa (1) : the uplifting of a part of the earth's surface (2) : an uplifted mass of landb : a bettering of a condition especially spiritually, socially, or intellectuallyc (1) : influences intended to uplift (2) : a social movement to improve especially morally or culturally
2 : a brassiere designed to hold the breasts up
Recent Examples of uplift from the Web
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Uplift’s six-week program started with classes in self-esteem, anger avoidance, and customer service.
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But a prom send-off is a rare occasion to break this cycle of trauma and uplift community.
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A tension remains at the heart of this band, one that infuses their anthemic '80s-tinged emotional synth pop with a search for healing and uplift.
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The Manchester attack felt, among other things, like an attack on the uplift and communion that musicians such as Grande can offer—songs about love intrinsically feel antithetical to violence.
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Meanwhile, a piece of energy in the upper atmosphere will approach from the west, increasing the uplift of air along the Appalachians and regions farther east.
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HBCUs and Black Greek Letter Organizations (black fraternities and sororities) are still vehicles for black uplift.
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But Melfi has given the story more cheery uplift, while placing it squarely within the grimmest realities of 21st-century life.
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Focus on the emotional uplift the good work does for the people who are helped.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'uplift.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of uplift
circa 1845
Other Geology Terms
anthracite, boulder, cwm, erratic, igneous, intrusive, mesa, sedimentary, silt, swale
UPLIFT Defined for English Language Learners
uplift
playDefinition of uplift for English Language Learners
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: to make (someone) happy or hopeful
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: to lift (something) up : to raise (something) to a higher position
uplift
playDefinition of uplift for English Language Learners
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: an increase in amount or number
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: an increase in happiness or hopefulness
UPLIFT Defined for Kids
Definition of uplift for Students
uplifted
;uplifting
1 : to lift up
2 : to make feel happy or hopeful The music uplifted us.
Definition of uplift for Students
: an increase in happiness or hopefulness
Learn More about uplift
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