noun🔗ShareThe act or result of being uplifted."The teacher's encouraging words were a great uplift. "actionachievementattitudeemotionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building."The geologist studied the ancient uplifts evident in the dramatic cliffs of the Grand Canyon. "geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA brassiere that raises the breasts."She prefers wearing uplifts to give her blouses a more flattering shape. "wearbodyitemappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level."Volunteering at the animal shelter uplifts my spirits and makes me feel like I'm making a difference. "moralemotionattitudeachievementvaluesoulmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase."The judge uplifts the initial fine for littering to include mandatory community service due to the defendant's repeated offenses. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.""My suitcase uplifts to London Heathrow on flight BA246." "vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization."The social worker uplifts children from homes where they are being neglected. "familygovernmentsocietyorganizationlawactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading