Synonyms of uplift

uplift 1 of 2

verb

(ˌ)əp-ˈlift 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lift
• elevate
• raise
• boost
• heighten
• hoist
• uphold
• heave
• hike
• take up
• crane
• up
• upraise
• rise
• perk (up)
• jack (up)
• ascend
• pick up
• heft
• mount
• rear
• upend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lower
• drop
• fall
• slip
• descend
• push
• plunge
• dip
• bear
• depress
• press
• sink
• pitch
• submerge

uplift

2 of 2

noun

1

as in encouragement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encouragement
• inspiration
• relief
• solace
• consolation
• reassurance
• comfort
• alleviation
• mitigation
• assurance
• cheer
• contentment
• assistance
• happiness
• sympathy
• assuagement
• empathy
• help
• aid
• gladness
• succor
• commiseration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distress
• anguish
• cold comfort
• torture
• heartbreak
• heartache
• torment

2

as in increase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• strengthening
• enhancement
• upturn
• amelioration
• boost
• upswing
• betterment
• evolution
• breakthrough
• advance
• heightening
• maturation
• melioration
• upgrade
• growth
• quantum leap
• enlightenment
• development
• uptrend
• refinement
• advancement
• education
• expansion
• revival
• edification
• ripening
• civilization
• perfection
• elaboration
• gestation
• renaissance
• find
• windfall
• innovation
• discovery
• renascence
• invention

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collapse
• breakdown
• crash
• decrease
• reduction
• hindrance
• impediment
• decline
• failing
• deterioration
• weakening
• decay
• sinking
• stumbling block
• degeneration
• worsening
• descent
• downgrade
• impairment
• lapse
• lessening
• slowing
• detriment
• decadence
• flagging
• declension
• shortcoming
• diminishment
• drawback
• glitch
• setback
• disablement
• languishment
• ebbing

Examples of uplift in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 17 Aug. 2024

It’s been bad for the economy, bad for diversity in the workplace, and bad for uplifting low-income families and populations. —Karin Klein, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024

Noun

Known for his transformative work with a roster of high-profile clients including Cardi B, Normani, Victoria Monét, Kelly Rowland, and Ciara, Carter is now expanding his influence into the rounded uplift of creative sensibilities, starting with his first hosting roles during BET Awards weekend. —Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 1 July 2024

There are train wrecks that offer more inspiration and uplift. —Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024