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uplift vs uprise

uprise vs uplift

uplift is a noun but uprise is not a noun.

uplift and uprise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
uplift Yes No Yes No
uprise No No Yes No
As verbs, uprise is a hypernym of uplift; that is, uprise is a word with a broader meaning than uplift:
  • uplift: lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces
  • uprise: move upward
Other hypernyms of uplift include arise, come up, go up, lift, move up, rise.
uplift (noun) uprise (noun)
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
uplift (verb) uprise (verb)
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism get up and out of bed
lift up or elevate return from the dead
lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces move upward
come up, of celestial bodies
rise to one's feet
rise up as in fear
ascend as a sound
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between uplift and uprise

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