uplift as a noun: - 1
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as a verb: - 1
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uplift
noun
1 uplift
geology A rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building).
synonyms: upheaval, upthrow, upthrust.
Polish: wypiętrzenie
2 uplift
A brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts.
verb
1 uplift
Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism:
— Music can uplift your spirits.
synonyms: elate, intoxicate, lift up, pick up.
Roget 307:
heighten,
elevate,
raise,
lift,
erect;
set up,
stick up,
perch up,
perk up,
tilt up;
rear,
hoist,
heave;
uplift,
upraise,
uprear,
upbear†,
upcast†,
uphoist†,
upheave;
buoy,
weigh mount,
give a lift;
exalt;
sublimate;
place on a pedestal,
set on a pedestal.
escalate
etc.
(increase)
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102
194.
take up,
drag up,
fish up;
dredge.
stand up,
rise up,
get up,
jump up;
spring to one's feet;
hold oneself,
hold one's head up;
drawn oneself up to his full height.
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Dutch: opgetogen, optillen
2 uplift
Lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces.
3 uplift
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