elate

Meanings

• Verb

  To raise in high spirits; make elated or extremely happy.

  - "The good news elated her."
  - "His victory elated the entire team."

• Verb

  Place or keep (someone) in a position of pride or honor.

  - "The king elated his most loyal subjects."
  - "The teacher elated her students by giving them awards."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈleɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elate
Create , eighty , fate , elastic , static , grate , hate , abate

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Variants

List of all variants of elate that leads to same result
elate , elated , elates , elating

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Etymology

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From Middle English elaten, from Old French elater ‘to raise up’, from el ‘up’ + ater ‘to move’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elate' is derived from the Latin word 'elatus', which means 'raised up'.

2. The term 'elate' is often used in the context of sports, particularly when describing an athlete's performance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphoria: A feeling of intense happiness and self-confidence.

2. Exaltation: A feeling of being lifted up or raised to a higher level.

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Culture

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In literature, 'elate' is often used to describe a character's emotional state, particularly when they are filled with joy or pride. In music, the term 'elation' is used to describe a feeling of euphoria or exaltation.

How to Memorize "elate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person being lifted up or raised to a higher position, symbolizing the feeling of being elated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elate' with feelings of happiness, joy, and pride.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Elevate Emotions' to remember the meaning of 'elate'.

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