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exuberate

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɪɡˈz(j)uːbəˌɹeɪt/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To abound; to be in great abundance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To develop into (something), by an exuberance of growth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To delight, to make exuberant

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

to express great joy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Who cannot exult in Spring?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: exult, rejoice, triumph, jubilate

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cheer, cheer up, chirk up

Narrower terms: glory

History

Etymology

From Latin exuberatus, past participle of exuberare. See exuberant (“adjective”).