rejoice

verb

re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
rejoiced; rejoicing
Synonyms of rejoice

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight
rejoicer noun
rejoicingly adverb
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Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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Celebrations extended above ground, where desperate loved ones and the rescuers rejoiced at their survival following a perilous search. Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 Celtic won, 2-1, and Portuguese sports daily Mundo Desportivo rejoiced. Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 May 2026 For example, Discord users can rejoice, as voice chats and video calls are now end-to-end encrypted. Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026 In a video posted by a game-goer, William could be seen rejoicing during the game and even giving a fellow soccer fan a rowdy thumbs up, accompanied by a grin. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejoice

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of rejoice was in the 14th century

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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejoice. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

rejoice

verb
re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
rejoiced; rejoicing
1
: to give joy to : gladden
news that rejoices the heart
2
: to feel joy or great delight
rejoice over a friend's good luck
rejoicer noun
rejoicingly adverb

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