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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
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
02
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
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