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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.
Social initiatives aim to uplift communities by addressing economic challenges.
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.
She gently uplifted the injured bird from the ground and placed it in a safe nesting area.
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.
Geological forces uplifted the continental crust, forming the towering peaks of the Andes.
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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