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elate

1. elate \i-'la-t\ aj : lifted up esp. in spirits : ELATED 
2. elate \-'la-t-*d-le-\ vt [L elatus (pp. of efferre to carry out, 
   elevate), fr. e- + Xlatus, pp. of ferre to carry - more at TOLERATE, BEAR : 
   to fill with joy or pride  - elat.ed.ly av