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uplifts

[/ʌpˈlɪfts/]
verb/noun
eleva, levanta, inspira
1. Third person singular present tense of 'uplift': to lift or raise something to a higher position
The crane uplifts the heavy load.
O guindaste eleva a carga pesada.
2. To improve someone's mood or spirit; to inspire or encourage
Her kind words uplift everyone around her.
Suas palavras gentis inspiram todos ao seu redor.
3. Plural noun: instances of moral, social, or spiritual improvement or elevation
The program provides uplifts for underprivileged communities.
O programa fornece melhorias para comunidades carentes.
NYC Slang
lifts (casual usage for improving mood)
Synonyms
elevatesraisesinspiresencouragesimprovesenhances
Antonyms
lowersdepressesdiscouragesdemeansdiminishes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eleva, levanta, inspira
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
eleva, levanta, inspira
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

uplift the spirit
uplift one's mood
spiritual uplift
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