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elates
verb
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How to pronounce elates:

Definition of elates:

elates (verb):
to fill with joy or pride
to make (someone) feel lively and cheerful

Synonyms for elates:

cheer
delights
elevate
elevates
enraptures
exalt
excites
exhilarate
exhilarates
gladden
inspires
intoxicate
intoxicates
lighten
pleases
satisfies
stimulates
transports
uplifts

Antonyms for elates:

depresses
discourages
disheartens
dissuades

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