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rejoice

verb
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

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Other Words from rejoice

rejoicer noun
rejoicingly \ ri-​ˈjȯi-​siÅ‹-​lÄ“ 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

But environmental activists shouldn’t rejoice just yet. Yossi Sheffi, The Conversation, "Removing mini-shampoos from hotel rooms won’t save the environment," 23 Aug. 2019 Fans who miss the brats from the former Glockenspiel on West Seventh Street in St. Paul can rejoice. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, "Day trip to Chisago City, Lindstrom and Center City for shopping, dining with Scandinavian flair," 7 July 2019 Metal fans rejoice! Guns 'n Roses will headline the annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience that takes place in City Park Oct. 25-27. Doug Maccash, nola.com, "Voodoo Fest 2019 topped by Guns n’ Roses, Post Malone, Beck," 4 June 2019 Hill joins many in Seattle’s black community celebrating Juneteenth as a time for rejoicing freedom’s triumph, while contemplating struggles still unwon. Marcus Harrison Green, The Seattle Times, "Juneteenth in Seattle brings jubilation and reflection on justice not yet realized," 21 June 2019 Because Union had been so vocal about her past struggles with getting pregnant, the Internet collectively rejoiced over their big news. Jasmine Grant, Essence, "These Celebrity Babies Aren't Even A Year Old And They've Already Stolen Our Hearts," 6 June 2019 The Jonas Brothers are officially back and while legions of fans are rejoicing at the reunion after six long years, others, like Hailey Bieber, are feeling sorry for being a former fan. Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, "Hailey Bieber Confessed Her Love for the Jonas Brothers to Justin Bieber," 11 Mar. 2019 And while the whole of the internet is rejoicing over the fact that their fave band is getting back together, people are also wondering about another beloved boy band that's been teasing a reunion tour for a while now. Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, "The Jonas Brothers Reunion Is Making Fans Beg One Direction To Get Back Together on Twitter," 28 Feb. 2019 Online, folks were rejoicing over the hilarious rant, and particularly loving the fact that Meghan couldn't control her laughter. Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'The View' Star Meghan McCain Completely Lost It Over Whoopi Goldberg's Epic Rant on Thursday," 30 Nov. 2018

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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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rejoice

verb

English Language Learners Definition of rejoice

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

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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