Elates

/ɪ.ˈleɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of elate; makes someone extremely happy, proud, or excited.

Etymology

From Latin 'elatus' meaning 'lifted up' or 'raised,' the past participle of 'efferre' meaning 'to carry out.' The word evolved to mean lifted up emotionally or mentally, hence delighted or exhilarated.

Kelly Says

The etymology is literally about being 'lifted up'—when you're elated, Romans would have described you as physically elevated, which is why our emotions are still so connected to vertical metaphors in language today.

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