upheave
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʌpˈhiːv/
KK: /ʌpˈhiv/
intransitive verb
Definition
To be lifted or pushed upward, often with force or effort.
Example
The ground began to upheave during the earthquake, causing buildings to shake.
Tense Forms
Past: upheaved
Past Participle: upheaved
Conversation
Did you see how the ground seemed to upheave during the earthquake yesterday?
Yes, it was pretty scary to watch everything shake like that.
I felt the floor upheave under my feet, and it was so unsettling.
I know! It really made me appreciate how strong the earth can be.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rise
surge
heave
Antonyms
sink
descend
drop
transitive verb
Definition
To lift something up with a lot of force from below.
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
Tense Forms
Past: upheaved
Past Participle: upheaved
Conversation
Did you see how they had to upheave that fallen tree from the road?
Yeah, it was blocking traffic for hours!
I can't believe how much effort it took to upheave it.
Root Explanation
Upheave is formed from "up-" (meaning upward) and "heave" (from Old English "hefan", meaning to lift or raise). The word describes the action of lifting or raising something upward, often with force or effort.
Memory Tip
Think of lifting something 'up' ('up-') with effort ('heave') — that's why upheave means to lift something upward.
Visually Confused Words
heave
unheaven
unheaved