Definition of elate
elated
;elating
transitive verb
: to fill with joy or pride
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Examples of elate in a Sentence
The discovery has elated researchers.
the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town
First Known Use of elate
1647
ELATE Defined for English Language Learners
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: to make (someone) very happy and excited
ELATE Defined for Kids
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elated
;elating
: to fill with joy or pride Winning the game elated our fans.
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