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Elate

🔄 Synonyms of "Elate"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
upliftnoun	To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
lift upverb	(transitive) To elevate to a higher position.
intoxicateverb	To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
pick upverb	(transitive) To lift; to grasp and raise.

↔️ Antonyms of "Elate"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
dismaynoun	A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
dejectnoun	(transitive) Make sad or dispirited.
depressverb	To make depressed, sad or bored.
demoralizeverb	To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.
dispiritverb	(transitive) To lower the morale of; to make despondent; to dishearten.
get downverb	(intransitive) To relax and enjoy oneself completely; be uninhibited in one's enjoyment.
cast downverb	(transitive) To make (a person) discouraged or dejected.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Elate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
upliftnoun	To raise something or someone to a higher physical, social, moral, intellectual, spiritual or emotional level.
pick upverb	(transitive) To lift; to grasp and raise.
lift upverb	(transitive) To elevate to a higher position.
intoxicateverb	To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol.
overjoyverb	(transitive) To give great joy, delight or pleasure to.
gladdenverb	(transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.
cheernoun	(uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood.
delightnoun	Joy; pleasure.
gratifyverb	(transitive) To please.
inspiritverb	To fill or imbue with spirit.
tickleverb	(transitive) To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which typically causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
sendverb	(transitive, ditransitive) To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone).
exaltverb	(transitive) To honor; to hold in high esteem; to praise or worship.
exhilarateverb	(transitive) To cheer, to cheer up, to gladden, to make happy, to elate.
rejoiceverb	(intransitive) To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.
exultverb	(intransitive) To rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).
elevateverb	(transitive) To raise (something) to a higher position.
do someone proudverb	(transitive, informal) To cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction.
emboldenverb	To render (someone) bolder or more courageous; to encourage, to hearten.
electrifyverb	(transitive) To strongly excite, especially by something delightful or inspiring; to thrill.