uplift

noun

  1. 1

    The act or result of being uplifted.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    A brassiere that raises the breasts.

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    (of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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