First Known Use: circa 1619
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1elate
verb \i-ˈlāt\
: to make (someone) very happy and excited
elat·edelat·ing
Full Definition of ELATE
transitive verb
: to fill with joy or pride
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Origin of ELATE
Related to ELATE
- Synonyms
- elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport
- Antonyms
- depress
Rhymes with ELATE
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2elate
adjective
Definition of ELATE
: elated <I smiled to myself and felt elate — Charlotte Brontë>
First Known Use of ELATE
1647
ELATING Defined for Kids
elate
verb \i-ˈlāt\
elat·edelat·ing
Definition of ELATE for Kids
: to fill with joy or pride <Winning the game elated our fans.>
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