ELATE (2)

elate (2). Elate, v.t. to puff up, swell, exalt, make proud

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E‐late″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elated; p. pr. & vb. n. Elating.] 1. 1. To raise; to exalt.
By the potent sun elated high. Thomson. 2. 2. To exalt the spirit of; to fill with confidence or exultation; to elevate or flush with success; to puff up; to make proud.
Foolishly elated by spiritual pride. Warburton. You ought not be elated at the chance mishaps of your enemies. Jowett (Thucyd. ).