Definition of uplift
uplifter
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Examples of uplift in a sentence
music that uplifts the soul
geologic forces that uplifted the mountains
14th Century
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
Circa 1845
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
Definition 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
Definition 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
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