elate
UK[ɪˈleɪt]US[ɪˈleɪt]
v
To make someone feel very happy and excited.
Morpheme Breakdown
e
late
e
out
late
carry
Etymology
The word 'elate' originates from the Latin verb 'elatus', the past participle of 'efferre', which means "to carry out, to bring forth, to raise." This compound verb is formed from 'e-' (a variant of 'ex-', meaning "out") and 'ferre' (meaning "to carry"). The literal sense of being "carried out" or "lifted up" evolved metaphorically into the psychological state of being lifted in spirit or mood. Over time, the meaning shifted from the physical act of elevation to the abstract emotional state of being filled with pride, joy, or exultation, perfectly capturing the feeling of being "lifted up" by happiness.
Analysis
Structure: e (out) + late (carry)
e: A Latin prefix meaning "out, away, completely." It is an assimilated form of 'ex-'.
late: From the Latin root 'lat-', the past participle stem of the verb 'ferre' meaning "to carry, to bear."
Examples
The team was elated by their unexpected victory.
She felt elated after receiving the good news.
His kind words never fail to elate her.