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uplift vb [ʌpˈlɪft] (tr) 1. to raise; elevate; lift up 2. to raise morally, spiritually, culturally, etc. 3. Scot and NZ to collect (a passenger, parcel, etc.); pick up n [ˈʌpˌlɪft]
1. the act, process, or result of lifting up 2. the act or process of bettering moral, social or cultural conditions, etc. 3. (Clothing & Fashion) a. a brassiere for lifting and supporting the breasts b. (as modifier) an uplift bra 4. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) the process or result of land being raised to a higher level, as during a period of mountain building uplifter n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
uplift verb noun improvement, enlightenment, advancement, cultivation, refinement, enhancement, enrichment, betterment, edification literature intended for the uplift of the soul Translations uplift uplift n (= exaltation) → Erhebung f; (= moral inspiration) → Erbauung f; his sermons were full of uplift → seine Predigten waren voll erbaulicher Worte; to give somebody spiritual uplift → jdn erbauen; an uplift in the economy → ein Wirtschaftsaufschwung m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is no good for quakers, or any other body of men, to uplift their voices against fighting. From the intimate and complicated manner in which the elevatory and eruptive forces were shown to be connected during this train of phenomena, we may confidently come to the conclusion, that the forces which slowly and by little starts uplift continents, and those which at successive periods pour forth volcanic matter from open orifices, are identical. Happy the boys and girls who tell all things freely to father or mother, sure of pity, help, and pardon; and thrice happy the parents who, out of their own experience, and by their own virtues, can teach and uplift the souls for which they are responsible. |
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