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uplift

/ uplift /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
Type of:
brassiere bra bandeau
verb Sense 2
lift up or elevate
Type of:
push up
Derived:
uplifting
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 3
lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces
"the earth''s movement uplifted this part of town"
Type of:
rise lift arise
Derived:
upheaval upthrow upthrust
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
noun Sense 4
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
Type of:
rise rising ascent
Derived:
upheave
Domain:
geology
verb Sense 5
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
"Music can uplift your spirits"
Opposites:
depress deject cast down get down dismay
Type of:
stimulate shake shake up
Kinds of:
beatify puff exhilarate inebriate thrill
Derived:
intoxication elation high spirits
Causes:
rejoice joy
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Semantic Complexity
69%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
33
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

brassiere bra bandeau push up rise lift arise rising ascent stimulate shake shake up