uplift

== English == === Etymology === From up- +‎ lift. === Pronunciation === (verb) enPR: ŭp-lĭftʹ; IPA(key): /ʌpˈlɪft/ (adjective, noun) enPR: ŭpʹlĭft; IPA(key): /ˈʌp.lɪft/ Rhymes: (verb) -ɪft === Verb === uplift (third-person singular simple present uplifts, present participle uplifting, simple past and past participle uplifted) To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level. Synonyms: dignify, elevate, enlighten, enrich, lift; see also Thesaurus:aggrandize (science fiction) To raise (a nonsentient species) into sentience. (law, of a penalty) To aggravate; to increase. Synonyms: exacerbate, worsen; see also Thesaurus:aggravate (aviation, travel) To be accepted for carriage on a flight. (New Zealand) To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization. (law, Australia, transitive) To remove (a document) from its current possessor and take it into one's own possession. (software engineering) To backport. This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. (Northern England) To pick up; take possession of. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === uplift (countable and uncountable, plural uplifts) The act or result of uplifting (in various senses). (geology) A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building. (transport) The picking up and loading of goods to be transported by a mover. (colloquial) A brassiere that raises the breasts. (law) An increase in a fine or penalty due to aggravating circumstances. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== downlift ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === References === “uplift”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “uplift, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction. Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2026), “uplift, v.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction. === Further reading === uplift (science fiction) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === lift up, liftup, pitful