rejoice

verb

re·joice ri-ˈjȯis

rejoiced; rejoicing

Synonyms of rejoice next

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight

rejoicer noun

rejoicingly

ri-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē

adverb

Phrases

rejoice in

: have, possess

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Criminal Minds fans can rejoice, because the BAU is sticking around for a little while longer. —

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Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022 Some readers might rejoice at the prospect of a world without males but in general, this isn’t good news for a species. —

Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2010 Shoppers in California can rejoice as this tub is good to go according to the California energy efficiency code. —

Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2022 See More

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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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