elate

/i'leit/
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elate

Music can elate the entire audience at a concert.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To fill with high spirits, joy, or great happiness; to make someone feel very cheerful and excited.
    • To fill with optimism or a sense of pride and satisfaction.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The team's victory elated the entire city.
    • She was elated by the news of her promotion.
    • Receiving such positive feedback from the critics elated the young author.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be elated": This is the most common usage, describing the state of being filled with joy or pride.
    • He was elated at the prospect of starting his new job.
  • "to elate someone": A less common but correct construction where the verb takes a direct object.
    • Her kind words elated him more than she could know.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elated (adj.): Feeling very happy and excited.
    • The elated crowd cheered for the champion.
  • Elating (adj.): Causing feelings of great joy or excitement.
    • It was an elating experience for everyone involved.
  • Elation (n.): A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
    • Winning the award filled her with elation.
Synonyms
  • Exhilarate: To make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated.
  • Thrill: To cause someone to feel a sudden intense feeling of excitement and pleasure.
  • Uplift: To raise someone's spirits; to make someone feel happier or more hopeful.
Antonyms
  • Depress: To make someone feel utterly dispirited or dejected.
  • Dispirit: To cause someone to lose enthusiasm or hope.
  • Sadden: To cause someone to become sad.
elate

Music can elate the entire audience at a concert.

Verb
  1. fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
    • Music can uplift your spirits

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