Elate (Verb)
Meaning
Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The news of her acceptance elated her and put a big smile on her face.
- Winning the award elated him and filled him with pride and joy.
- The successful outcome elated the team and gave them the confidence they needed.
- Hearing the good news of her pregnancy elated her family and friends.
- Receiving a full scholarship elated the student and gave her a renewed sense of purpose.