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elate

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/ɪˈleɪt/ · e-late

To make (someone) ecstatically happy or elated.

Meanings

verbformal

To make (someone) ecstatically happy or elated.

کسی کو انتہائی خوش یا مسرت بند کرنے کا عمل۔

مسرت بند کرنا

masarrat band karna

Synonyms

exciteelatethrillخوش کرنامسرور کرناپرمسرت کرنا

Antonyms

saddendisheartendepressاداس کرنامایوس کرناافسردہ کرنا

Common Collocations

  • elate someone with good news
  • feel elated
  • elate the audience

Example Sentences

The surprise party was meant to elate her.

یہ حیران کن پارٹی اس کو مسرت بند کرنے کے لئے تھی۔

Yeh hairan kun party is ko masarrat band karne ke liye thi.

Winning the award elated the entire team.

انعام جیتنے سے پوری ٹیم خوش ہو گئی۔

Inaam jeetne se poori team khush ho gayi.

He felt elated after receiving the good news.

اچھی خبر ملنے کے بعد وہ خوش ہو گیا۔

Achhi khabar milne ke baad woh khush ho gaya.

Easily Confused With

elate vs. relate:Elate refers to making someone very happy, while relate refers to establishing a connection or understanding.

Word Family

elation
nounمسرت
elatedness
nounخوشی کی حالت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'elate' as 'let's celebrate' when feeling happy.

Imagine a party where everyone is dancing joyfully.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خوشی کی بات ہے، مسرتیں نہ ہوں کم، زندگی کی جھیل میں، خوشبو ہو بہار کی۔

Khushi ki baat hai, masarratein na hon kam, Zindagi ki jheel mein, khushboo ho bahar ki.

It is a joyful matter, may happiness not diminish, In life's lake, may the fragrance of spring prevail.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوشی کا پھل ہمیشہ خوشبو دیتا ہے۔

Khushi ka phal hamesha khushboo deta hai.

The fruit of happiness always gives fragrance.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "elatus" — uplifted

First known use: 17th century

The word 'elate' came into English in the early 17th century from the Latin 'elatus', which means uplifted or raised. It was initially used in a more literal sense before being adapted into emotional contexts.