uplift

transitive verb

1. to lift up, or elevate
2. to raise to a higher moral, social, or cultural level or condition

noun

1. the act or process of lifting up; elevation
2. 1. the act or process of raising to a higher moral, social, or cultural level
   2. any influence, movement, etc. intended to improve society morally, culturally, etc.
3. a bra designed to lift and support the breasts
4. Geol.
   1. a raising of land above the surrounding area
   2. land so raised