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1uplift
verb up·lift \(ˌ)əp-ˈlift\
: to make (someone) happy or hopeful
: to lift (something) up : to raise (something) to a higher position
Full Definition of UPLIFT
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
intransitive verb
: rise
— up·lift·er noun
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First Known Use of UPLIFT
14th century
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2uplift
noun up·lift \ˈəp-ˌlift\
: an increase in amount or number
: an increase in happiness or hopefulness
Full Definition of UPLIFT
1
: an act, process, result, or cause of uplifting: 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
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First Known Use of UPLIFT
circa 1845
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UPLIFT Defined for Kids
1uplift
verb up·lift \ˌəp-ˈlift\
up·lift·edup·lift·ing
Definition of UPLIFT for Kids
1
: to lift up
2
: to make feel happy or hopeful <The music uplifted us.>
2uplift
noun up·lift \ˈəp-ˌlift\
Definition of UPLIFT for Kids
: an increase in happiness or hopefulness
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