rejoice

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verb

re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
rejoiced; rejoicing
Synonyms of rejoice

transitive verb

: to give joy to : gladden

intransitive verb

: to feel joy or great delight
rejoicer noun
rejoicingly
ri-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
adverb
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rejoice in

rejoicer

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noun

re·​joic·​er
-sə(r)
plural -s
: one that rejoices

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Examples of rejoice in a Sentence

Verb We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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There was more work to be done—there always is—but for now, this was a moment to rejoice. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 While renters often rejoice at these rent freezes, landlords and property owners often lament them, citing increasing operation and management costs. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2026 In Cabo San Lucas last month, a crowd rejoicing after Mexico’s victory over the Czech Republic rocked a car in the street. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Chávez said Monday was a day for rejoicing and noted that the New Haven Pride Center is like a phoenix rising from the ashes in time to celebrate its 30th anniversary. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rejoice

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of rejoice was in the 14th century

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“Rejoice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rejoice. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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rejoice

verb
re·​joice ri-ˈjȯis How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
rejoiced; rejoicing
1
: to give joy to : gladden
news that rejoices the heart
2
: to feel joy or great delight
rejoice over a friend's good luck
rejoicer noun
rejoicingly
-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē How to pronounce rejoice (audio)
adverb

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