Exhilarate (6)
'exhilarate' is the definition.
(I know that exhilarate is a kind of elate)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for elate that I've seen before include "Exhilarate, put in high spirits" , "Make happy or joyful" , "Uplift (mood)" , "Inspirit, make exultant" , "Fill with joy" .)
(Other definitions for thrill that I've seen before include "Tingling feeling of excitement" , "Almost pleasurable sensation of fright" , "Sudden sensation of excitement" , "Wave of pleasure" , "Almost pleasant sensation of fright" .)
'exhilarate' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for excite that I've seen before include "Provoke, animate" , "Cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic" , "Kindle" , "Inflame or stimulate" , "Get worked up" .)