Word of the Day - uplift

uplift

/ʌpˈlɪft/
verb
[with object]
1 usually as adjective uplifted Lift (something) up; raise.
1.1 Scottish Pick up or take away.
1.2 be uplifted (of an island, mountain, etc.) be created by an upward movement of the earth's surface.
adjective uplifted Elevate (someone) morally or spiritually.
noun
/ˈʌplɪft/
1 An act of uplifting something.
1.1 Geology An upward movement of part of the earth's surface.
1.2 mass noun, often as modifier Support from a garment, especially for a woman's bust.
2 A morally or spiritually elevating influence.

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When possible, the Word of the Day is intended to uplift people and not to depress.