to uptilt
- verb
- /ˈʌpˌtɪlt/
- Uptilted skis.
Examples
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He uptilted his head to look up at the stars visible through the trees.
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She decided to uptilt the vase so that it would catch more sunlight.
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The gardener uptilted the flower pots to ensure proper drainage.
Synonyms
To rise or move to a higher position
To move something so it leans or falls to one side
To move into a sloping or leaning position
To raise someone or something to a higher place
Move something to a higher place by pushing from below or behind
To lift something or someone to a higher place
To lift something heavy with a lot of effort
To lift something to a higher position
Antonyms
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Uptilt is formed from up + tilt, where tilt means 'lean' and up means 'toward the top', so to uptilt something is to 'raise' or 'lean' it so it points upward.