Definition

To cause something to rise or be carried upward through the air.

Example

The warm air from the fire began to upwaft the smoke into the night sky.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the smell of the cookies seemed to upwaft from the kitchen?

Yeah, it was so inviting!

I could hardly resist going in to check on them.

Same here! I just had to grab one fresh out of the oven.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Upwaft → The word is formed from "up" (meaning in a higher position) and "waft" (from Old English "waftian", meaning to carry or convey through the air). The term "upwaft" means to carry or convey something upwards through the air.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'carried' ('waft') 'up' into the air — that's what upwaft means.

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