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elate

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Elate (verb) means to make someone feel very happy or proud.

verb
1
To make someone feel very happy or proud.
2
To raise something up.
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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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What is the meaning of elate?
"elate" (verb) means to make someone feel very happy or proud.
What is another word for elate?
Other words for "elate" include uplift, intoxicate.
What is the opposite of elate?
The opposite of "elate" is depress.
What are the different meanings of elate?
"elate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make someone feel very happy or proud; 2. To raise something up.

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