uplift

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verb

up·​lift (ˌ)əp-ˈlift How to pronounce uplift (audio)
uplifted; uplifting; uplifts

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
uplifter noun

uplift

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noun

up·​lift ˈəp-ˌlift How to pronounce uplift (audio)
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

Examples of uplift in a Sentence

Verb music that uplifts the soul geologic forces that uplifted the mountains
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Liu added that one of his goals in investing is to uplift minority entrepreneurs. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024 Dwayne Johnson is continuing to support and uplift students and families at a Georgia high school in the midst of tragedy. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Noun
Scientists estimate the rebound is causing Everest to grow 0.16 to 0.53 millimeters a year, accounting for as much as half of its annual uplift rate. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024 The isostatic rebound describes the uplift that is associated with this redistribution of landmass through erosional processes, the lightening of the crustal load. Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uplift 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

circa 1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of uplift was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Uplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uplift. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

uplift

1 of 2 verb
up·​lift (ˌ)əp-ˈlift How to pronounce uplift (audio)
1
: to lift up : elevate
2
: to improve the spiritual, mental, or social condition of

uplift

2 of 2 noun
up·​lift ˈəp-ˌlift How to pronounce uplift (audio)
1
: an act, process, or result of uplifting
especially : the uplifting of a part of the earth's surface
2
: moral or social improvement or a movement to make such improvement

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