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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
Recent Examples of elate from the Web
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Ranz, who was once elated by the case’s prospects, now seemed dejected.
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For three days, Afghans were united and elated by the possibility of peace.
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Speaking candidly in a brief interview with the press after her free skate, Nagasu, 24, said the experience of her second Olympics had been a series of elating highs and depleting lows.
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Industry groups were elated at the prospect of undoing the changes.
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Bobbie Siegel said she was elated by the response of the audience.
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Gradient sparkles dusted on a platinum pixie✨ @majormoonn gel really elates the inner child.
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Klay was elated when Trayce hooked up early this season with the A’s, whose Coliseum home is a bounce pass from the Warriors’ digs, but Trayce lasted only three games as a stopgap with Oakland before being traded to the White Sox on April 19.
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Not surprisingly, the barbecue world is elated by Scott's win.
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Origin and Etymology of elate
Latin elatus (past participle of efferre to carry out, elevate), from e- + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at tolerate, bear
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First Known Use: circa 1619
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First Known Use of elate
1647
ELATE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of elate for English Language Learners
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: to make (someone) very happy and excited
ELATE Defined for Kids
verb
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Definition of elate for Students
elated;
elating
: to fill with joy or pride
- Winning the game elated our fans.
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