Meaning
To make joyful or proud.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
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).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cheer upheartenbeatifyenrapturebegladdenblissenbrightcheerfetchcherish
Antonyms
depress
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: