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

Definition of rejoice

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight
rejoice in
: have, possess
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Other Words from rejoice

rejoicer noun
rejoicingly \ ri-​ˈjȯi-​siŋ-​lē How to pronounce rejoicingly (audio) \ adverb

Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
Recent Examples on the Web Disney fans, rejoice: The entertainment giant's new streaming platform, Disney+, launches on November 12, and with it comes unlimited access to all your childhood favorites. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Disney+ Shows & Movies: Get the Full Content Lineup Now," 12 Nov. 2019 Large crowds formed in the main squares in the capital, with many people rejoicing and some crying tears of joy. — Author: Paola Flores And Carlos Valdez, Anchorage Daily News, "Bolivia’s president resigns amid election-fraud allegations," 11 Nov. 2019 Large crowds formed in the main squares in the capital, with many people rejoicing and some crying tears of joy. — Paola Flores And Carlos Valdez, chicagotribune.com, "Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns amid election-fraud allegations and deadly protests," 10 Nov. 2019 All across the state, Dems flipped seats, Republicans flipped seats, and both sides rejoiced. — Michael Hamad, courant.com, "Capitol Watch Podcast: Ben Florsheim’s big win, Luke Bronin gets reelected in Hartford, and other Election Day 2019 recaps," 7 Nov. 2019 Silver Knights rejoice There was no post-race drama for Summit Country Day. — Shelby Dermer, Cincinnati.com, "Cross Country: St. Xavier, Summit Country Day win state team championships," 2 Nov. 2019 Britney Spears fans rejoice because an amazing experience is coming your way! — Darlene Aderoju, PEOPLE.com, "The 'Ultimate Britney Spears Fan Experience' Is Coming to Los Angeles — All the Details," 30 Oct. 2019 He will be acquitted in the Senate, and Republicans can rejoice. — Gary Abernathy, Twin Cities, "Gary Abernathy: How does this all end? Just as it should: With the 2020 election.," 3 Oct. 2019 So, when it was announced that Savage X Fenty would be staging its very own show and debuting it on Amazon Prime, the universe rejoiced. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "Savage X Fenty's NYFW 2019 Show Was a Euphoric Celebration of Individuality," 18 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of rejoice

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

History and Etymology for 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

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

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“Rejoice.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejoice. Accessed 7 December 2019.

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rejoice

verb
How to pronounce rejoice (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of rejoice

: to feel or show that you are very happy about something

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rejoice

verb
re·​joice | \ ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio) \
rejoiced; rejoicing

Kids Definition of rejoice

: to feel or show joy or happiness We rejoiced over their good luck.

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