Definitions

1. verb

a variant of elide, to leave out one or more letters, sounds, or words in speech or writing, often to make pronunciation easier

“The poet elised a vowel to create a smoother rhythm.”

2. noun

a female given name

“Elise is a French girl’s name, popular in the 19th century.”

3. verb

to praise or celebrate someone or something

“The crowd elised the winning team with cheers and applause.”