rejoice

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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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We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

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