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Definition of “rejoice

rejoice (rɪˈdʒɔɪsPronunciation for rejoice

Definitions

verb

  1.  when tr, takes a clause as object or an infinitive; when intr, often foll by in to feel or express great joy or happiness
  2. (tr) archaic to cause to feel joy

Alternative Forms

reˈjoicer noun reˈjoicing noun

Word Origin

C14: from Old French resjoir , from re- + joir  to be glad, from Latin gaudēre to rejoice

Synonyms

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= be glad celebrate, delight, be happy joy, triumph, glory, revel, be overjoyed exult, jump for joy make merry,

Usage examples

  • You rejoice in knowing who I am, and in seeing me as a link to your father.
    Robin Hobb, THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)
  • He couldn't help but share their pain and rejoice in their successes.
    Business Today (2002)
  • But inept shutterbugs can now rejoice in the modern age of digital photography to capture and save their holiday pictures forever.
    Edmonton Sun (2003)
  • The point will also satisfy the St Andrew's faithful, who will rejoice in their injury-hit side maintaining their promotion aspirations.
    Sun, News of the World (2000)
  • He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
    Tada, Joni Eareckson, Diamonds in the Dust (1993)

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