26984 words

uplift

8 definitions • 8 examples
1
improvement of a person's moral or spiritual condition:

Examples:

We are counting on your speech, bishop, to give some moral uplift to the delegates.
2
support or forces that raise an object or hold it up:

Examples:

The wings are designed to provide uplift when the plane is flying horizontally.
an uplift bra
3
an increase in value:

Examples:

Shares have now recovered to 481p - this represents a huge uplift of almost 50 percent in their value.
4
the act of collecting goods or people from one place, in order to take them to another:

Examples:

5
to improve a person's moral or spiritual condition
6
to raise something to a higher position
7
to collect goods or people from one place, in order to take them to another:

Examples:

Coaches will set down and uplift passengers only as directed by the police in the streets mentioned.
8
an increase in value:

Examples:

Shares have now recovered to $4.81 - this represents a huge uplift of almost 50% in their value.
Forecasts suggest that the stores should enjoy 16% sales uplifts.

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