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exuberate

[ig-zoo-buh-reyt]
verb (used without object), ex·u·ber·at·ed, ex·u·ber·at·ing.
  1. to be exuberant; superabound; overflow.
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Origin of exuberate

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word exūberātus. See exuberant, -ate1
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Examples from the Web for exuberates

Historical Examples

  • This air is like the cocktail that exuberates but does not intoxicate!

    John Marsh's Millions

    Charles Klein

  • Work is a tonic which exuberates mentally, morally, and physically the man who wisely adjusts himself to it.

    A Fleece of Gold

    Charles Stewart Given

British Dictionary definitions for exuberates

exuberate

verb (intr) rare
  1. to be exuberant
  2. to abound or grow in profusion
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Word Origin

C15: from Latin exūberāre to be abundant; see exuberant
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