Definition of Uplift

1. Noun. (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building).

Exact synonyms: Upheaval, Upthrow, Upthrust
Category relationships: Geology
Generic synonyms: Ascension, Ascent, Rise, Rising
Derivative terms: Upheave

2. Verb. Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism. "The performance is likely to uplift Sue"; "Music can uplift your spirits"
Exact synonyms: Elate, Intoxicate, Lift Up, Pick Up
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Specialized synonyms: Beatify, Puff, Beatify, Exalt, Exhilarate, Inebriate, Thrill, Tickle Pink
Causes: Joy, Rejoice
Antonyms: Depress
Derivative terms: Elation, Elation, Intoxication

3. Noun. A brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts.
Generic synonyms: Bandeau, Bra, Brassiere

4. Verb. Lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces. "The earth's movement uplifted this part of town"
Generic synonyms: Arise, Come Up, Go Up, Lift, Move Up, Rise, Uprise

5. Verb. Lift up or elevate.
Generic synonyms: Push Up
Derivative terms: Uplifting

Definition of Uplift

1. v. t. To lift or raise aloft; to raise; to elevate; as, to uplift the arm; to uplift a rock.

2. n. A raising or upheaval of strata so as to disturb their regularity and uniformity, and to occasion folds, dislocations, and the like.

3. v. t. To lift or raise aloft; to raise; to elevate; as, to uplift the arm; to uplift a rock.

4. n. A raising or upheaval of strata so as to disturb their regularity and uniformity, and to occasion folds, dislocations, and the like.

Definition of Uplift

1. Verb. To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level. ¹

2. Adjective. lifted up ¹

3. Noun. The act or result of being uplifted. ¹

4. Noun. (geology) A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building. ¹

5. Noun. (colloquial) A brassiere that raises the breasts. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Uplift

1. to lift up [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Uplift

1. A raising or upheaval of strata so as to disturb their regularity and uniformity, and to occasion folds, dislocations, and the like. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Uplift

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