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uplifter

American  
[uhp-lif-ter] / ʌpˈlɪf tər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that uplifts.

  2. a person engaged in or devoted to social or moral uplift.


Etymology

Origin of uplifter

First recorded in 1575–85; uplift + -er 1

Example Sentences

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“Kung fu is a bodybuilder, a philosophical and spiritual uplifter,” he says, snapping his fingers for effect.

From Seattle Times

“He was an encourager and an uplifter and just always had a smile.”

From Los Angeles Times

And while acquainted with members of the Harlem Renaissance, she scoffed at the notion that she might be “a silly uplifter of the race.”

From New York Times

One of my favorites so far is one of the simplest: a free app called Uplifter.

From New York Times

Whether it's an uplifter or tragedy is up to him.

From Golf Digest