rejoice

verb

re·joice | \ ri-ˈjȯis

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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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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Fry-fanatics, rejoice: McDonald’s has responded to your pleas with its best promotion to date. — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, "How to Get Free Fries at McDonald's Every Friday," 21 July 2018 The holiday season is a time to relax, rejoice, and spend—on gifts for you and yours and theirs. — Molly Creeden, Vogue, "Olivia Wilde Reveals 18 Covetable—and Socially Conscious!—Gifts That Give Back," 21 Dec. 2018 Attorney General Andy Beshear rejoiced and Gov. Matt Bevin decried the setback. — Thomas Novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky's pension reform law was ruled unconstitutional: What to know," 21 June 2018 Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious (Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) Israeli food fans, rejoice! — Marley Marius, Vogue, "11 Cookbooks for Every Foodie on Your List," 15 Nov. 2018 Family members who have kept vigil at the mouth of the cave since their ordeal began June 23 rejoiced at the news that their boys and their coach had been found. — Tassanee Vejpongsa, chicagotribune.com, "Thai official: Boys may have to dive from cave despite peril," 3 July 2018 Kim and Xi can only rejoice that the great American deal-maker is willing to give them so much for free. — Trudy Rubin, Philly.com, "Trump thinks his personal relationships with dictators will save the world. He's wrong | Trudy Rubin," 15 June 2018 Fans of Dmitri Shostakovich fans can rejoice as his Symphony No. — Domenica Bongiovanni, Indianapolis Star, "Contortionists and strong men are part of the Indianapolis Symphony's new season," 1 Mar. 2018 Food lovers, rejoice: Fresh fish counters offer catch-of-the-day from both coasts; wild meat markets have unique offerings (deer, alligator, iguana, wild pig, scorpion); and all over are imported European meats and cheeses. — Scarlett Lindeman, Condé Nast Traveler, "13 Best Markets in Mexico City," 5 Mar. 2018

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