ELATE


Meaning of ELATE in English

[ ɪ'leɪt ]

■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] make ecstatically happy.

■ adjective archaic in high spirits; exultant or proud.

Derivatives

~dly adverb

~dness noun

Origin

ME (as adjective): from L. elat- , efferre 'to raise'.

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