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Synonym found after deleting half the letters of EXHILARATE (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elate

(Other definitions for elate that I've seen before include "Fill with high spirits" , "Uplift (mood)" , "Exhilarate, put in high spirits" , "Delight" , "Inspirit, make exultant" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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