UPLIFT Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

uplift 1 of 2

verb

(ˌ)əp-ˈlift

Definition of uplift

as in to lift

to move from a lower to a higher place or position a mountain range that was uplifted millions of years ago by the collision of continental plates

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uplift

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noun

as in encouragement

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as in increase

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Recent Examples of uplift

Verb

The base incentive rate for qualifying film and television projects is 5% to 25% depending on in-state spend (a minimum of $250,000), with uplifts possible. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 The documentary, directed by Sean Kafer, will examine how Mayes engages with communities across the city as a violence-prevention specialist working to uplift the city. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Noun

According to the study, the resulting uplift would have created steep terrain and high ground that could be intensely eroded over long periods. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 The additional uplift also supports the company’s growing Heavyweight Express offering, enabling customers to move shipments larger than 50 kilograms through the DHL Express international time-definite network via air. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uplift

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uplift

Verb

Low clouds that developed overnight gradually lifted and scattered, allowing more sunshine and temperatures to climb into the lower 90s.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Colorado Sports Betting Laws and Timeline When the federal ban on sports betting was lifted, Colorado was among the first to act.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of lift

Noun

Its restrictions cover suicide and self-harm promotion, eating disorder encouragement, body shaming, non-consensual intimate imagery, harassment, and animal cruelty.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
The comments are all universally positive and supportive, with followers offering prayers and words of encouragement , including former athletes such as Troy Aikman, Kenny Lofton and Teemu Selane.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

The third such increase went into effect this month, but this time there was no such rush.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Where a sneaker or flat might’ve kept the outfit in the casual realm, the trendy pump silhouette elevated the ensemble a notch.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The agency will also hike the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax, elevating the taxable income limit from $184,500 to $192,300.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevate

Noun

Let’s hope not, but inspiration is increasingly difficult to come by.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Most of the reduction comes via a new Lightstrike Pro Evo foam compound that’s 50 percent lighter than its predecessors, and designers took inspiration from kitesurfing sails to create a feathery woven upper.

— Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspiration

Noun

During the call, the two presidents also emphasized the continuation and strengthening of bilateral and strategic cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, according to the Iranian state news agency's readout.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
In one of the most dramatic bouts of rapid intensification of a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean on record, Hurricane Polo has exploded into a major Category 5 storm, with more strengthening expected through the day.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of strengthening

Verb

Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers, sparking fires and causing food to spoil.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
People find collaborators over drinks, and someone reluctant to raise a hand in an auditorium might ask a question after a little social lubrication.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of raise

Noun

The news outlets asked Kelly to grant them temporary relief and restore their journalists' access to the White House, which the judge agreed to do late last month.

— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Applications to refinance a home loan have been hit hardest by higher rates, as a shrinking pool of borrowers can now find much relief.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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