Dictionary Check: uplift

"uplift" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

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

noun

a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

verb

fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

Example: "Music can uplift your spirits"
verb

lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces

Example: "the earth's movement uplifted this part of town"
verb

lift up or elevate

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