n.
Pronunciation: ' ə p- ˌ lift
Function: noun
Date: circa 1845
1 : an act, process, result, or cause of uplifting: as a (1) : the uplifting of a part of the earth's surface (2) : an uplifted mass of land b : a bettering of a condition especially spiritually, socially, or intellectually c (1) : influences intended to uplift (2) : a social movement to improve especially morally or culturally
2 : a brassiere designed to hold the breasts up