exhilarate
/ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/
ex · hil · a · rate
ɪɡ · ˈzɪl · ə · ˌreɪt
English Definition
v. to make someone feel very happy and excited
Significado en Español
alegrar, emocionar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm phấn khởi, làm vui sướng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex-（out）+ hilar（happy）+ -ate（verb suffix）
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “exhilarate”?
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A
bore
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B
excite
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C
sadden
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D
calm
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B — excite.
“exhilarate” means v. to make someone feel very happy and excited
Common questions about “exhilarate”
What does “exhilarate” mean?
exhilarate — v. to make someone feel very happy and excited. In Chinese: 使兴奋，使高兴.
How do you pronounce “exhilarate”?
exhilarate is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · hil · a · rate.
Is “exhilarate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. exhilarate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exhilarate”?
ex-（out）+ hilar（happy）+ -ate（verb suffix）
