Search Result:uplift
KK Pronunciation
〔 ʌpˋlIft 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ʌpˊlift 〕
Overview of noun uplift
The noun uplift has 2 senses
- upheaval, uplift, upthrow, upthrust -- ((geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building))
- uplift -- (a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts)
Overview of verb uplift
The verb uplift has 3 senses
- elate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicate -- (fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits")
- uplift -- (lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces; "the earth's movement uplifted this part of town")
- uplift -- (lift up or elevate)