Depress and Elevate

Opposite meaning words

Depress verb - To make sad.

Usage example: the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me

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Elevate is an antonym for depress in deject topic.

Elevate verb - To fill with great joy.

Usage example: seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives

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Depress is an antonym for elevate in topics: promote, lift up, raise spirits.

Nearby Words: elevated, elevation, elevating, elevator

power	depress power	elevate power
humans	depress humans	elevate humans

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