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Synonyms & Similar Words
exhilarate
thrill
delight
please
cheer
gladden
uplift
inspire
hearten
encourage
buoy
lift
raise
elevate
ennoble
dignify
honor
gratify
satisfy
content
reassure
console
comfort
solace
soothe
calm
pacify
placate
appease
allay
alleviate
mitigate
assuage
exalt
thrill
electrify
stimulate
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animate
vivify
energize
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refresh
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revive
Meaning of Elate
to feel or express great happiness or pride
Definitions
- To feel or express great happiness or pride, typically as a result of something that has happened or been achieved
- * To raise or lift someone's spirits, mood, or confidence
Etymology of Elate
The word "elate" comes from the Latin "elatus", which is the past participle of "effere", meaning "to lift up" or "to elevate"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from joy and pride to excitement and exhilaration
Example Uses
- The news of her promotion elated her, and she felt a sense of pride and accomplishment
- * The crowd was elated by the team's victory, and they cheered and celebrated long after the game was over
- * The beautiful music elated her, and she felt a sense of peace and tranquility