verb Uncommon

uplift

uhp-LIHFT

Uplift (verb) means to raise someone's mood, spirits, or status. Example: “The music uplifted everyone in the room.”

verb

To raise someone's mood, spirits, or status.

"The music uplifted everyone in the room."

"The charity aims to uplift struggling communities."

noun

A feeling of improved mood or hope, or an increase or improvement.

"The team felt a real uplift after the win."

How to use uplift

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo raise something or someone higher — emotionally, socially, or physically.

Common pairings

moral uplift uplift someone's spirits economic uplift

Word forms

uplifted past tense, uplifts plural, uplifts singular

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Etymology

From up- + lift.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uplift” mean?

The word “uplift” means to raise someone's mood, spirits, or status. In plain terms, to raise something or someone higher — emotionally, socially, or physically.

How do you pronounce “uplift”?

“Uplift” is pronounced uhp-LIHFT (/ʌpˈlɪft/ in IPA).

How do you use “uplift” in a sentence?

Here is “uplift” used in a sentence: “The music uplifted everyone in the room.”

What part of speech is “uplift”?

Depending on how it is used, “uplift” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “uplift” a common word?

“Uplift” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “uplift” have?

“Uplift” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to raise someone's mood, spirits, or status.

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