rejoice
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verb \ri-ˈjȯis\re·joicedre·joic·ing
Definition of REJOICE
transitive verb
: to give joy to : gladden
intransitive verb
: to feel joy or great delight
— re·joic·er noun
— re·joic·ing·ly \-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of REJOICE
- We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.
- <rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field>
Origin of REJOICE
Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad — more at joy
First Known Use: 14th century
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