Synonyms of uplifts

uplifts 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of uplift

as in lifts

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

• lifts
• elevates
• raises
• heightens
• boosts
• upholds
• hoists
• ups
• heaves
• hikes
• rises
• cranes
• perks (up)
• takes up
• ascends
• hefts
• picks up
• jacks (up)
• upraises
• mounts
• rears
• upends

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowers
• drops
• falls
• descends
• dips
• plunges
• pushes
• slips
• depresses
• bears
• presses
• sinks
• pitches
• submerges

uplifts

2 of 2

noun

plural of uplift

1

as in encouragements

Related Words

• encouragements
• inspirations
• solaces
• consolations
• assurances
• cheers
• reassurances
• reliefs
• comforts
• alleviations
• sympathies
• mitigations
• contentments
• aids
• empathies
• assistances
• assuagements
• succors
• help
• commiserations

Dissimilar Words

• distresses
• tortures
• torments
• heartaches
• cold comforts
• heartbreaks
• anguishes

2

as in increases

Related Words

• increases
• upturns
• enhancements
• boosts
• upswings
• refinements
• breakthroughs
• advances
• meliorations
• betterments
• ameliorations
• upgrades
• evolutions
• quantum leaps
• uptrends
• gestations
• maturations
• developments
• perfections
• educations
• enlightenments
• edifications
• growths
• civilizations
• revivals
• finds
• advancements
• elaborations
• expansions
• windfalls
• innovations
• renaissances
• discoveries
• renascences
• inventions

Dissimilar Words

• collapses
• crashes
• breakdowns
• decreases
• impediments
• reductions
• hindrances
• declines
• stumbling blocks
• decays
• failings
• downgrades
• lapses
• shortcomings
• impairments
• degenerations
• descents
• drawbacks
• glitches
• declensions
• deteriorations
• setbacks
• detriments
• diminishments
• decadences
• languishments
• disablements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of uplifts

Verb

Many of the books the platform uplifts belong to commercial genres, such as romance and romantasy. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Show donors the real people, cultures, youth and communities their support uplifts. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Senior second baseman MaKayla Van Vossen, a DePaul recruit who returned to that position after playing shortstop earlier in the season, said Beals uplifts teammates. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

Everyone supports and uplifts each other. — Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026

Freedom 250 is focused on our signature celebrations and events that honor our history and engage all Americans — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026

Sherald’s work, meanwhile, uplifts the lives of everyday Black people. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026

If a project shoots in Manitoba, for instance, the federal and provincial credits and uplifts can add up to more than 60%. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

Curiosity and discipline pair up as the exuberant Sun uplifts accountable Saturn in your 9th House of Observation, asking for purposeful exploration today. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026