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
1
To raise someone's mood, spirits, or status.
"The music uplifted everyone in the room."
"The charity aims to uplift struggling communities."
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishTo raise something or someone higher — emotionally, socially, or physically.
Common pairings
moral uplift
uplift someone's spirits
economic uplift
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Word forms
- Plural
- uplifts
- Third person singular
- uplifts
- Past tense
- uplifted
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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.
