uplift

Meaning

1. The act or result of being uplifted.
2. A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.
3. A brassiere that raises the breasts.
4. To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
5. (of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase.
6. (travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.
7. To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.

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Sources

1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data