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Elate

ELA'TE, a. [L. elatus.] Raised; elevated in mind; flushed, as with success. Whence, lofty; haughty; as elate with victory. [It is used chiefly in poetry.] ELA'TE, v.t. To raise or swell, as the minds or spirit...

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ELA'TE, a. [L. elatus.] Raised; elevated in mind; flushed, as with success. Whence, lofty; haughty; as elate with victory. [It is used chiefly in poetry.]

ELA'TE, v.t. To raise or swell, as the minds or spirits; to elevate with success; to puff up; to make proud.

1. To raise; to exalt. [Unusual.]

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