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verb re·joice \ri-ˈjȯis\

Definition of rejoice

rejoiced

;

rejoicing
  1. transitive verb

  2. :  to give joy to :  gladden

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  to feel joy or great delight

rejoicer

noun

rejoicingly

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rejoice in

  1. :  have, possess

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Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

  1. We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck.

  2. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field

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Origin and Etymology of 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


First Known Use: 14th century

rejoice Synonyms

Synonyms
crow, delight, exuberate, glory, jubilate, joy, kvell, exult, triumph
Antonyms
displease
Related Words
gloat, preen, swell; boast, brag; flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger
Near Antonyms
bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep

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REJOICE Defined for English Language Learners

rejoice

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verb

Definition of rejoice for English Language Learners

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

REJOICE Defined for Kids

rejoice

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verb re·joice \ri-ˈjȯis\

Definition of rejoice for Students

rejoiced

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rejoicing

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

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