uplift

/ˈʌpˌlɪft/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of lifting someone’s spirits or giving them a sense of hope

“The concert was a great uplift for the entire community.”

2. verb

to lift or raise something or someone, often physically or metaphorically

“She uplifted the heavy box with ease.”

3. verb

to improve or enhance something, often in a moral or spiritual sense

“The charity’s mission is to uplift the lives of underprivileged children.”

4. noun

a geological uplift, or a movement of the Earth’s surface that causes land to rise

“The uplift of the mountain range was a result of tectonic activity.”

Synonyms

  • boost
  • elevate
  • ennoble

Antonyms

  • demote
  • depress