uplift

English

/ʌpˈlɪft/, /ˈʌplɪft/

verb
Definitions
  • To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
  • (law) To aggravate; to increase.
  • (aviation) To be accepted for carriage on a flight.
  • (NZ) To remove (a child) from a damaging home environment by a social welfare organization.

Etymology

Prefix from English lift.

Origin

English

lift

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