English Explanatory Dictionary

elate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make joyful or proud.
  2. To lift up; raise; elevate.
adj
  1. Elated; exultant.
  2. Lifted up; raised; elevated.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-elate.wav

Word forms

elate elates elating elated

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).

Synonyms

cheer up hearten beatify enrapture begladden blissen bright cheer fetch cherish content delight elate elevate enbliss exhilarate fain gay gladden gladden someone's heart gratify happify happy jollify laetificate light up make someone's day perk up please raise someone's spirits rejoice turn the frown upside down upcheer warm someone's heart warm the cockles of someone's heart

Related words

elated elation efferent

Derived words

elatement elater unelating
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