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/ɪˈleɪt/ · e·late
verb
- To make joyful or proud. The news of her acceptance to the prestigious university elated her parents.
- To lift up; raise; elevate. The construction of the new highway will elate the traffic congestion in the area.
adjective
- Elated; exultant. She felt elated after winning the first prize in the competition.
- Lifted up; raised; elevated. The elated mood of the crowd was palpable as the team scored the winning goal.
Did you know? The word 'elate' has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', where it is used to describe the character of Puck's elated state after being freed from his servitude.