English dictionary

uplift

noun

Pronunciation

ʌpˈlɪft

Parts of speech

noun verb

Definitions

noun

  1. The act or result of being uplifted.
  2. A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.
  3. A brassiere that raises the breasts.

verb

  1. To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
  2. (of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase.
  3. (travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.
  4. To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.
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