uplift

US /ʌpˈlɪft/

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UK /'ʌplɪft/

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make someone feel happier or more hopeful

My friends do their best to uplift me when I am sad

v.t.Transitive VerbTo improve the social, economic, or moral condition of someone or something.

The new program aims to uplift the community by providing job training.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo lift something up; to raise something to a higher position.

The crane was used to uplift the heavy machinery.

n.NounAn upward movement of the earth's surface.

The geological uplift created the mountain range.

n.NounAn improvement in someone's social, economic, or moral condition.

The new program provided a significant uplift to the local economy.

n.NounA feeling of happiness, hope, or encouragement.

The kind words gave her a much-needed uplift.

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to uplift the voices, celebrate the culture and protect the human rights of LGBTIQ+ communities.
to uplift the voices, celebrate the culture and protect the human rights of LGBTIQ+ communities.

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basically has dedicated her entire life to racial uplift--
basically has dedicated her entire life to racial uplift--

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millions of people love us for information and uplift and yes, entertainment.
millions of people love us for information and uplift and yes, entertainment.

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As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following.
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following.

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but to uplift my little brothers who are sleeping concrete floors today in America.
but to uplift my little brothers who are sleeping concrete floors today in America.

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was the result of uplift, fracturing and spreading.
was the result of uplift, fracturing and spreading.

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trying to uplift their health or agriculture, you know, get these countries to self-sufficiency.
trying to uplift their health or agriculture, you know, get these countries to self-sufficiency.
And so when our goal was to get more kids to have the income uplift that a four- year
And so when our goal was to get more kids to have the income uplift that a four- year

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