uplift (n.)

  1. (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

    [ Syn: upheaval , upthrow , upthrust ]

  2. a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

    uplift (v.)

  1. fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; Music can uplift your spirits

    [ Syn: elate , lift up , pick up , intoxicate ]

  2. lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces; the earth's movement uplifted this part of town'

  3. lift up or elevate

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