Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense uplifts, present participle uplifting, past tense, past participle upliftedpronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (ʌplɪft). The noun is pronounced (ʌplɪft).
1. verb
If something uplifts people, it helps them to have a better life, for example by making them feel happy or by improving their social conditions.
[literary]
We need a little something to help sometimes, to uplift us and make us feel better. [VERB noun]
Art was created to uplift the mind and the spirit. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: improve, better, raise, advance More Synonyms of uplift
Uplift is also a noun.
This victory was a massive uplift for us. [+ for]
2. countable noun [usually singular]
In economics, an uplift in something such as the price of shares is an increase in their value.
[business]
...an uplift in the stock market. [+ in]
Its shares were down across the first quarter, but are now showing a 20 per centuplift.
Synonyms: improvement, enlightenment, advancement, cultivation More Synonyms of uplift
More Synonyms of uplift
uplift in British English
verb (ʌpˈlɪft)(transitive)
1.
to raise; elevate; lift up
2.
to raise morally, spiritually, culturally, etc
3. Scottish and New Zealand
to collect (a passenger, parcel, etc); pick up
noun (ˈʌpˌlɪft)
4.
the act, process, or result of lifting up
5.
the act or process of bettering moral, social, or cultural conditions, etc
6.
a.
a brassiere for lifting and supporting the breasts
b.
(as modifier)
an uplift bra
7.
the process or result of land being raised to a higher level, as during a period of mountain building
Derived forms
uplifter (upˈlifter)
noun
uplift in American English
(ʌpˈlɪft; also, and for n. always, ˈʌpˌlɪft)
verb transitive
1.
to lift up, or elevate
2.
to raise to a higher moral, social, or cultural level or condition
noun US
3.
the act or process of lifting up; elevation
4.
a.
the act or process of raising to a higher moral, social, or cultural level
b.
any influence, movement, etc. intended to improve society morally, culturally, etc.
5.
a bra designed to lift and support the breasts
6. Geology
a.
a raising of land above the surrounding area
b.
land so raised
Derived forms
uplifter (upˈlifter)
noun
upliftment (upˈliftment)
noun
Examples of 'uplift' in a sentence
uplift
The world is seeking something more uplifting to discuss.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was nice to do something different and something uplifting rather than something dark and deep.
The Sun (2012)
And there is something rather uplifting in all this.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You'll probably be looking for something uplifting and cheery.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The result is uplifting, but there is still a lot of work to do over the next fortnight.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But might he be asked to confine his activities to singing, rather than taking part in uplifting social work?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The results are somehow uplifting.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But, those in need of uplifting, fear not.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Since his heartening first year in the job, convincing, uplifting displays and results have been in short supply.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
1 (verb)
Definition
to raise morally or spiritually
Art was created to uplift the mind and the spirit.
Synonyms
improve
He improved their house.
better
Our parents came here with the hope of bettering themselves.
raise
a new drive to raise standards of literacy in Britain's schools
advance
The country has advanced from a rural society to an industrial power.
inspire
upgrade
Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.
refine
Surgical techniques are constantly being refined.
cultivate
My father encouraged me to cultivate my mind.
civilize
The Teutonic Knights were invited to Prussia to civilize its lands.
ameliorate
Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation.
edify
the ability of comedy to edify as well as to entertain an audience
2 (verb)
Definition
to raise or lift up
Synonyms
raise
He raised his hand to wave.
elevate
She elevated her bow and arrow.
hoist
He hoisted himself to a sitting position.
lift up
heave
He heaved Barney to his feet.
(noun)
Definition
the act or process of bettering moral, social, or cultural conditions
literature intended for the uplift of the soul
Synonyms
improvement
the dramatic improvements in conditions
enlightenment
We set off for the East in search of spiritual enlightenment.
advancement
He cared little for social advancement.
cultivation
those who devote themselves to the cultivation of the arts
refinement
a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement
enhancement
He was concerned with the enhancement of the human condition.
enrichment
groups contributing to the enrichment of society
betterment
His research is for the betterment of humankind.
edification
the use of Scripture for the edification of believers
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advance
The country has advanced from a rural society to an industrial power.
Synonyms
improve,
rise,
grow,
develop,
reform,
pick up,
progress,
thrive,
upgrade,
multiply,
prosper,
make strides
in the sense of advancement
Definition
promotion in rank or status
He cared little for social advancement.
Synonyms
promotion,
rise,
gain,
growth,
advance,
progress,
improvement,
betterment,
preferment,
amelioration
in the sense of ameliorate
Definition
to make (something) better
Nothing can be done to ameliorate the situation.
Synonyms
improve,
better,
benefit,
reform,
advance,
promote,
amend,
elevate,
raise,
mend,
mitigate,
make better,
assuage,
meliorate
Nearby words of
uplift
uphill
uphold
upkeep
uplift
uplifted
uplifting
upmarket
Synonyms of 'uplift'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of better
Definition
to improve upon
Our parents came here with the hope of bettering themselves.
Synonyms
improve,
further,
raise,
forward,
reform,
advance,
promote,
correct,
enhance,
upgrade,
amend,
mend,
rectify,
augment,
ameliorate,
meliorate
in the sense of betterment
Definition
improvement
His research is for the betterment of humankind.
Synonyms
improvement,
gain,
advancement,
enhancement,
edification,
amelioration,
melioration
in the sense of civilize
Definition
to refine, educate, or enlighten
The Teutonic Knights were invited to Prussia to civilize its lands.
Synonyms
cultivate,
improve,
polish,
educate,
refine,
tame,
enlighten,
humanize,
sophisticate
in the sense of cultivate
My father encouraged me to cultivate my mind.
Synonyms
improve,
better,
train,
discipline,
polish,
refine,
elevate,
enrich,
civilize
in the sense of cultivation
those who devote themselves to the cultivation of the arts
Synonyms
promotion,
support,
encouragement,
nurture,
patronage,
advancement,
advocacy,
enhancement,
furtherance
in the sense of edification
the use of Scripture for the edification of believers
Synonyms
instruction,
schooling,
education,
information,
teaching,
improvement,
building up,
guidance,
nurture,
tuition,
enlightenment,
uplifting,
elevation
in the sense of edify
Definition
to inform or instruct (someone) with a view to improving his or her morals or understanding
the ability of comedy to edify as well as to entertain an audience
Synonyms
instruct,
school,
teach,
inform,
guide,
improve,
educate,
nurture,
elevate,
enlighten,
uplift
in the sense of elevate
Definition
to lift to a higher place
She elevated her bow and arrow.
Synonyms
raise,
lift,
heighten,
uplift,
hoist,
lift up,
raise up,
hike up,
upraise
in the sense of enhancement
He was concerned with the enhancement of the human condition.
Synonyms
improvement,
strengthening,
heightening,
enrichment,
increment,
embellishment,
boost,
betterment,
augmentation,
amelioration
in the sense of enlightenment
Definition
the act of enlightening or the state of being enlightened
We set off for the East in search of spiritual enlightenment.
Synonyms
understanding,
information,
learning,
education,
teaching,
knowledge,
instruction,
awareness,
wisdom,
insight,
literacy,
sophistication,
comprehension,
cultivation,
refinement,
open-mindedness,
edification,
broad-mindedness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of enrichment
groups contributing to the enrichment of society
Synonyms
improvement,
development,
advance,
progress,
rally,
amendment,
correction,
advancement,
reformation,
enhancement,
betterment,
furtherance,
augmentation,
amelioration
in the sense of heave
Definition
to lift or move (something) with a great effort
He heaved Barney to his feet.
Synonyms
lift,
raise,
pull (up),
drag (up),
haul (up),
tug,
lever,
hoist,
heft (informal)
in the sense of hoist
Definition
to raise or lift up, esp. by mechanical means
He hoisted himself to a sitting position.
Synonyms
raise,
lift,
erect,
elevate,
heave,
upraise
in the sense of refine
Definition
to improve
Surgical techniques are constantly being refined.
Synonyms
improve,
perfect,
polish,
temper,
elevate,
hone,
fine-tune,
cultivate
in the sense of refinement
Definition
fineness of taste or manners
a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement
Synonyms
sophistication,
finish,
style,
culture,
taste,
breeding,
polish,
grace,
discrimination,
courtesy,
civilization,
precision,
elegance,
delicacy,
cultivation,
finesse,
politeness,
good manners,
civility,
gentility,
good breeding,
graciousness,
urbanity,
fastidiousness,
fineness,
courtliness,
politesse
in the sense of upgrade
Definition
to raise in value, importance, or esteem
Medical facilities are being reorganized and upgraded.