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uplift

noun

Meaning

  • The act or result of being uplifted.

  • A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.

  • A brassiere that raises the breasts.

verb

Meaning

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

  • (of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase.

  • (travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.

  • To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.