Synonyms for

Uplift

Verb / ˈʌplɪft / Another word for uplift — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to raise something or someone to a higher position or level

Synonyms & similar words

liftup pickup upthrow upthrust upheaval depress intoxicate elate elevate boost raise heighten enhance improve advance promote inspire encourage cheer upraise uphold upward hoist heave

Synonyms by register

Formal

elevate inspire encourage exalt

Informal

cheer up perk up boost lift up

Literary

elate gladden animate

Antonyms

depress discourage dishearten lower crush demoralize deject

Common collocations

  • uplift spirits
  • uplift the mood
  • uplift the community
  • uplift a nation
  • uplift the soul
  • uplift the downtrodden
  • uplift the performance

Word family

noun uplift
verb uplift
adjective uplifting

Usage note

Primarily used to describe an emotional or spiritual boost. Can also refer to a physical raising or elevation, especially in geology.

Example sentences

  1. She uplifted her spirits by listening to music.
  2. The new manager's ideas uplifted the company.
  3. The community project is meant to uplift the neighborhood.
  4. The volunteers helped to uplift the disadvantaged children.
  5. The athlete's win uplifted the entire team.

Quotes

  • When we uplift ourselves, we uplift those around us.
  • A single act of kindness can uplift an entire community.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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