to lift up; raise; elevate.

to improve socially, culturally, morally, or the like

to uplift downtrodden and deprived peoples.

to exalt emotionally or spiritually.

to become uplifted.

an act of lifting up or raising; elevation.

the process or work of improving, as socially, intellectually, or morally.

emotional or spiritual exaltation.

a brassiere.

Geology . an upheaval.

verb

boost , brighten , bring up , cheer , elate , excite , exhilarate , improve , lift up , perk up * , raise spirits , heave , hoist , lift , pick up , raise , rear , take up , uphold , upraise , uprear , aggrandize , apotheosize , dignify , elevate , ennoble , glorify , magnify , animate , buoy , flush , inspire , inspirit , edify , enlighten , enrichment , exalt , illuminate , rehabilitation , rock , upgrade

noun

animation , elatedness , euphoria , exaltation , exhilaration , inspiration , lift