uplift

//ˈʌp.lɪft//
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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.

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