Definition of "elates" [elates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of elate. (verb)

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• "But especially mailing them about their articles and how we enjoyed it elates the writer and acts like an inspiration or kind of catalyst to write more and more."
• "Thinking about the wonderful creature simply elates me, refreshing my beautiful childhood memories."
• "As a result, many children play detective to figure out what is going on in our jobs that upsets or elates us."