uplift

noun verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: up-lift (2)

English Definition

To lift up; elevate; or improve the spiritual, social, or intellectual condition of.

Example Sentence

The charity aims to uplift the living standards of the poor.

US IPA /ˌʌpˈlɪft/
UK IPA /ˌʌpˈlɪft/