uplift

verb

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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 : 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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Synonyms & Antonyms for uplift

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

drop,
lower

Examples of uplift in a Sentence

Verb music that uplifts the soul geologic forces that uplifted the mountains

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