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Galvanize vs Uplift - What's the difference?

galvanize | uplift |

As verbs the difference between galvanize and uplift

is that galvanize is to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means; to electroplate while uplift is to raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.

As a noun uplift is

the act or result of being uplifted.

galvanize

English

Alternative forms

* galvanise (mostly UK )

Verb

(galvaniz)
  • To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means; to electroplate.
  • To coat with rust-resistant zinc
  • To shock or stimulate into sudden activity
  • (archaic) To electrify.
  • * (Thomas Babington Macaulay)
  • The agitations resembled the grinnings and writhings of a galvanized corpse, not the struggles of an athletic man.

    Synonyms

    * (to shock or stimulate) startle

    Derived terms

    * galvanization

    uplift

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or result of being uplifted.
  • (geology) A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.
  • (colloquial) A brassiere that raises the breasts.
  • Anagrams

    * * English heteronyms