uplift
|up-lift|
/ʌpˈlɪft/
raise higher
Etymology
'uplift' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'upliften,' where 'up-' meant 'upward' and 'liften' meant 'to lift.'
'upliften' transformed into the modern English word 'uplift' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to lift up physically,' but over time it evolved to include emotional and spiritual elevation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an increase in happiness or hopefulness.
The news of her recovery gave everyone an uplift.
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Verb 1
to raise something to a higher position or level.
The crane was used to uplift the heavy beams.
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Verb 2
to improve the spiritual, moral, or emotional state of someone.
The motivational speech uplifted the spirits of the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35