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to uplift
01
to enhance or make better, especially in terms of mood or situation
Transitive: to uplift a person or their mood
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
uplift
3rd person singular
uplifts
past simple
uplifted
past participle
uplifted
Examples
Music has the power to uplift the atmosphere and create a positive mood.
02
to raise or elevate something physically to a higher level or position
Transitive: to uplift sth
Examples
The construction workers used a crane to uplift the heavy steel beams to the top of the skyscraper.
03
to elevate or raise portions of the Earth's crust due to tectonic forces
Transitive: to uplift a part of Earth's crust
Examples
The tectonic activity uplifted layers of sedimentary rock, exposing them to erosion and weathering.
Uplift
01
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
uplifts
02
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
Lexical Tree
uplifting
uplifting
uplift
lift
