uplift

verb

up·lift | \ (ˌ)əp-ˈlift

uplifted; uplifting; uplifts

Definition of uplift

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to lift up : elevate especially : 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

music that uplifts the soul geologic forces that uplifted the mountains

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Now in its fifth year, over 25,000 people from across the country come together at the one-day event to celebrate and uplift black beauty. — Chona Kasinger, Glamour, "19 Gorgeous Beauty Looks from CurlFest 2018," 23 July 2018 The young country’s amazing marine life has created hope that visitors could uplift its urgently poor economy. — James Hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: Trump gets schooled in Syria on how much his words matter," 9 Apr. 2018 The most important thing is uplifting our families and communities. — Nick Hollkamp, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky voters guide: Who's running for Louisville Metro Council," 13 May 2018 Regardless of the outcome Saturday, this Wimbledon is a resounding triumph — not only for Williams, but for the millions who've been uplifted just by watching her. — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, "Of all Serena's triumphs, this Wimbledon run is the most impressive," 12 July 2018 The company partners with groups like the USO and the American Legion to give back and uplift a broad swath of fellow veterans. — Christopher Carbone, Fox News, "Celebrate Fourth of July by supporting these veteran-owned companies," 4 July 2018 The girls would often pop in her office and uplift her mood. — Quoron Walker, Courant Community, "Robertson Girls On The Run," 19 June 2018 Community service is also crucial to uplifting our district. — Nick Hollkamp, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky voters guide: Who's running for Louisville Metro Council," 13 May 2018 Some movies are intended to uplift, to inspire, to affirm -- and maybe to leave moviegoers with a smile on their face or a fuzzy feeling in their gut by the time the credits roll. — Mike Scott, NOLA.com, "'Loveless' movie review: A grim reflection of Putin's Russia," 18 Apr. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In my research, black conservatives who directly spoke to issues of racial inequality and black uplift felt marginalized within the GOP. — Emily Stewart, Vox, "Diamond and Silk, Fox & Friends’ favorite black Trump supporters, explained," 5 Feb. 2019 Both address the subject of history in a way unusual until recently for American institutions: with a truth-telling, uplift-free prosecutorial directness. — New York Times, "A Memorial to the Lingering Horror of Lynching," 1 June 2018 Orange, grapefruit, ginseng and vitamin C uplift and refresh first thing in the morning, elixirjuice.com. — Alexandra Tunell, Harper's BAZAAR, "10 Best Juices to Try in New York City," 12 Feb. 2015 The active, fault-block uplift responsible for the Teton Range shoved eight peaks to 12,000 feet along a 40-mile stretch. — Peter Reese, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Way To Spend 72 Hours at Jackson Hole," 31 July 2018 Now yet again, during a time when black people are rigorously opposing legislation and social issues meant to hinder black uplift, kente cloth has reappeared draped against the bodies of the community's greatest civil rights figures. — Amira Rasool, Teen Vogue, "Why Black Lawmakers Wore Kente Cloth to Protest Trump’s “Sh*thole” Comments at the State of the Union," 31 Jan. 2018 But prices have recovered this year, and as a result the companies saw a marked uplift to their profits in the third quarter. — Bradley Olson, WSJ, "Exxon, Chevron Profits Soar as Big Oil Returns to Dominance," 2 Nov. 2018 Annual compensation for some shale executives can top $10 million or more, and their equity stakes sometimes represent less than three years’ compensation, making the value of the job greater than any share price uplift from a merger. — Bradley Olson, WSJ, "Frustrated Investors Want Frackers to Consolidate," 19 Oct. 2018 Amid the sadness of these days, Robinson can find uplift — and believes Franklin's legacy is secure. — Fox News, "Hollywood prepares for Aretha Franklin's star-studded funeral," 31 Aug. 2018

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