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elate definition

elate (ē lāt′, i-)

transitive verb elated -·lat′·ed, elating -·lat′·ing

to raise the spirits of; make very proud, happy, or joyful

Etymology: < L elatus, pp. of efferre, to bring out, lift up < ex-, out + ferre, bear

adjective

Old Poet. filled with elation

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