How Do You Spell UPLIFT?

Pronunciation: [ʌplˈɪft] (IPA)

The word "uplift" is spelled with the letter "U" followed by the letters "P," "L," "I," "F," and "T." In IPA phonetic transcription, this word can be written as /ˈʌpˌlɪft/. The symbol /ʌ/ represents the "uh" sound heard in "cup" or "hut," while the symbol /ɪ/ represents the "ih" sound heard in "sit" or "hit." The rest of the letters are pronounced as expected, forming a word that means to raise up or elevate.

UPLIFT Meaning and Definition

  1. The term 'uplift' can be defined as a noun or a verb, each having distinct interpretations. As a noun, 'uplift' refers to an act or process of elevating or raising something physically, metaphorically, or emotionally. It encapsulates the action of uplifting, inspiring, or improving the state, condition, or morale of people, things, or circumstances. It provokes a positive sentiment, motivating individuals to achieve their potential, reinforcing an optimistic outlook, or fostering a sense of comfort and encouragement. In this context, 'uplift' encompasses actions that contribute to personal growth, well-being, empowerment, or societal progress.

    When contemplated as a verb, 'uplift' denotes the action of raising, elevating, or giving higher physical or metaphorical position or status to someone or something. It signifies the act of lifting someone's spirits, inspiring or motivating them, enhancing their mood, or improving their situation. 'Uplift' as a verb implies offering support, encouragement, guidance, or assistance to others in order to bring about positive change, advancement, or development.

    Overall, 'uplift' refers to both the physical and intangible actions of raising, inspiring, or improving the state, condition, position, or morale of individuals, objects, or circumstances. It encompasses the act of elevating, motivating, enhancing, or empowering, with the aim of fostering personal or collective growth, contentment, progress, or optimism.

  2. To raise; to elevate; to take up before being due, as wages.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of UPLIFT

The word "uplift" originated from the combination of two Old English words: "up" and "lifthan".

The term "up" comes from the Old English word "upp", which means upwards or to a higher position. This word has Germanic roots and is related to the Dutch word "op" and German word "auf".

The word "lifthan" derives from the Old English word "līftan", which means "to raise" or "to lift". This word shares the same Germanic origins as the Icelandic word "lyfta" and the German word "heben".

Over time, the two words merged, resulting in the Middle English word "upliften", which retained the meaning of raising or lifting upwards. Eventually, it evolved into the modern word "uplift" that we use today, indicating the action of raising or elevating something physically, emotionally, or mentally.

Similar spelling words for UPLIFT

Plural form of UPLIFT is UPLIFTS

Conjugate verb Uplift

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have uplifted
you would have uplifted
he/she/it would have uplifted
we would have uplifted
they would have uplifted
I would have uplift
you would have uplift
he/she/it would have uplift
we would have uplift
they would have uplift

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been uplifting
you would have been uplifting
he/she/it would have been uplifting
we would have been uplifting
they would have been uplifting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would uplift
you would uplift
he/she/it would uplift
we would uplift
they would uplift

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be uplifting
you would be uplifting
he/she/it would be uplifting
we would be uplifting
they would be uplifting

FUTURE

I will uplift
you will uplift
he/she/it will uplift
we will uplift
they will uplift

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be uplifting
you will be uplifting
he/she/it will be uplifting
we will be uplifting
they will be uplifting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have uplifted
you will have uplifted
he/she/it will have uplifted
we will have uplifted
they will have uplifted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been uplifting
you will have been uplifting
he/she/it will have been uplifting
we will have been uplifting
they will have been uplifting

IMPERATIVE

you uplift
we let´s uplift

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to uplift

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was uplifting
you were uplifting
he/she/it was uplifting
we were uplifting
they were uplifting

PAST PARTICIPLE

uplifted

PAST PERFECT

I had uplifted
you had uplifted
he/she/it had uplifted
we had uplifted
they had uplifted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been uplifting
you had been uplifting
he/she/it had been uplifting
we had been uplifting
they had been uplifting

PRESENT

I uplift
you uplift
he/she/it uplifts
we uplift
they uplift

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am uplifting
you are uplifting
he/she/it is uplifting
we are uplifting
they are uplifting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

uplifting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have uplifted
you have uplifted
he/she/it has uplifted
we have uplifted
they have uplifted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been uplifting
you have been uplifting
he/she/it has been uplifting
we have been uplifting
they have been uplifting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it uplift

SIMPLE PAST

I uplifted
you uplifted
he/she/it uplifted
we uplifted
they uplifted

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