uplifted
[ uhp-lif-tid ]
/ ʌpˈlɪf tɪd /
adjective
improved, as in mood or spirit.
raised or elevated, as a beam.
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Origin of uplifted
Definition for uplifted (2 of 2)
uplift
[ verb uhp-lift; noun uhp-lift ]
/ verb ʌpˈlɪft; noun ˈʌpˌlɪft /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to become uplifted.
noun
Origin of uplift
SYNONYMS FOR uplift
Related formsup·lift·ment, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for uplifted
uplift
verb (ʌpˈlɪft) (tr)
to raise; elevate; lift up
to raise morally, spiritually, culturally, etc
Scot and NZ to collect (a passenger, parcel, etc); pick up
noun (ˈʌpˌlɪft)
Derived Formsuplifter, noun
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