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Uplift Common

Uplift has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

"The recent uplift pushed the valley floor high enough to expose ancient rock formations that were once submerged beneath the ocean."

2

a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

"She adjusted her new bra to make sure it provided enough uplift for her heavy bust while running on the treadmill."

3

The act or result of being uplifted.

"The gentle breeze and warm sunshine provided a sense of uplift that lifted her spirits after a long week of work."

Verb
1

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

"Music can uplift your spirits"

2

lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces

"the earth's movement uplifted this part of town"

3

lift up or elevate

"The community organized a fundraiser to uplift the local shelter and provide essential supplies for its residents."

4

To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.

"The community center's new program aims to uplift the neighborhood by providing job training and mentorship opportunities for young adults."

Related Terms
Antonyms
deject
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
rise brassiere stimulate push up
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
beatify puff exhilarate
Rhyming Words
ift gift tift nift sift lift zift rift smift drift shift grift swift clift skift snift relift thrift shrift engift
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