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ex•hil•a•rate
Pronunciation: (ig-zil'u-rāt"), [key]—
v.t., -rat•ed, -rat•ing.
1. to enliven; invigorate; stimulate:
The cold weather exhilarated the walkers.
2. to make cheerful or merry.
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