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upheave

verb

/ʌpˈhiːv/

Meaning

to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly

The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.

lift, raise, hoist, heave, elevate

lower, drop

upheave the ground, upheave the earth, upheave a stone, upheave violently

To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.

to obtain or achieve something, often an advantage or benefit

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

To wrap or cover closely or completely.

Make less severe, serious, or painful; to reduce or diminish the impact of something.

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome