# uplift

/ˈəpɫɪft/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uplift
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a feeling of hope and happiness. It can also mean an increase in something, like a price or the height of the ground.

For teachers: a positive emotional or spiritual elevation; also refers to the upward movement of the earth's crust or an increase in value.

## Examples

- The good news gave the whole team a much-needed uplift.
- The charity event provided a significant emotional uplift for the families affected by the storm.
- Geologists studied the tectonic uplift that had raised the mountain range by several millimeters over the last decade.

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