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Learn “Exhilarate

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Exhilarate

verb/eg-ZIL-uh-rate/

To make someone feel very excited, happy and full of energy.

Surfing a big wave at the beach can exhilarate even nervous swimmers.

Exhilarate has 'hilar' like hilarious — a rush of joyful excitement.

Use it for thrilling, energising fun; often seen as 'exhilarating'.