uplifter
|up/lift/er|
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/ʌpˈlɪftər/
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/ʌpˈlɪftə/
(uplift)
raise higher
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uplift' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'upliften,' where 'up-' meant 'upward' and 'liften' meant 'to lift.'
Historical Evolution
'upliften' transformed into the modern English word 'uplift' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise or lift up,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that uplifts or raises the spirits.
The motivational speaker was a true uplifter for the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45