elate
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for elate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone feel very happy or proud.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
From Middle English elat, elate, from Latin ēlātus (“exalted, lofty”), perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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