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English word origin

Etymology of elate

From Middle English elat, elate, from Latin ēlātus (“exalted, lofty”), perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Elated; exultant. · Lifted up; raised; elevated.

verb

To make joyful or proud. · To lift up; raise; elevate.

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From Middle English elat, elate, from Latin ēlātus (“exalted, lofty”), perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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