uplift
//ˈʌp.lɪft//
Verb
upliftInfinitive
upliftPresent tense
upliftedPast tense
upliftedPast participle
upliftingPresent participle
upliftsThird-person singular
1
To raise something or someone to a higher position or level.
The crane was used to uplift the heavy equipment to the roof.
2
To improve the spiritual, moral, or intellectual condition of someone.
The teacher's words uplifted the students and inspired them to work harder.
Noun
upliftSingular
upliftsPlural
1
An act of raising or lifting something up.
The crane provided the uplift needed to move the heavy equipment.
2
A feeling of encouragement, inspiration, or emotional elevation.
The music gave me a sense of uplift after a difficult day.
3
The geological process of raising land masses.
The mountain range was formed by tectonic uplift over millions of years.