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rejoice

[riˈdʒɔɪs]

rejoice Definition

to feel or show great joy or delight.

Using rejoice: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rejoice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We all rejoiced at the news of her success.

  • Example

    The fans rejoiced when their team won the championship.

  • Example

    He rejoiced in his newfound freedom.

  • Example

    Let us rejoice in the Lord always.

rejoice Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for rejoice

Idioms Using rejoice

  • to be extremely happy or delighted

    Example

    When she heard the good news, she jumped for joy.

  • to be extremely happy or elated

    Example

    After receiving the award, he was on cloud nine.

  • to be extremely pleased or happy

    Example

    She was over the moon when she got the job offer.

Phrases with rejoice

  • to take great pleasure or satisfaction in something

    Example

    She rejoices in the beauty of nature.

  • to express great joy or delight at something

    Example

    The children rejoiced at the sight of the presents under the tree.

  • to feel great joy or delight about something

    Example

    The team rejoiced over their victory.

Origins of rejoice

from Old French 'rejouir', meaning 'gladden'

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Summary: rejoice in Brief

'Rejoice' [riˈdʒɔɪs] is a verb that means to feel or show great joy or delight. It can be used in various contexts, such as expressing happiness for someone's success or taking pleasure in something. The phrase 'rejoice in something' denotes taking great pleasure or satisfaction in something, while 'rejoice at something' and 'rejoice over something' refer to expressing great joy or delight about something. Idioms like 'jump for joy,' 'be on cloud nine,' and 'over the moon' are also associated with this term.

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