rejoice
/ri'dʤɔis/
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Definition
- Verb (Intransitive):
- To feel or show great happiness or delight.
- To be filled with joy; to be glad.
- Verb (Transitive):
- To make joyful or glad; to cause someone to feel joy.
Examples of Usage
- Intransitive Verb:
- The whole nation rejoiced at the news of peace.
- She rejoiced in her daughter's success.
- Let us rejoice and be glad.
- Transitive Verb (archaic or formal):
- It rejoiced my heart to see them reunited.
- The victory rejoiced the king's supporters.
Advanced Usage
- "to rejoice in": To take great pleasure or pride in something; to possess or have the benefit of something (sometimes used humorously).
- He rejoices in his good health.
- She rejoices in the name of "Poppy." (A humorous way to say her name is Poppy.)
- "to rejoice over": To celebrate or express joy about a particular event or outcome.
- They rejoiced over their team's championship win.
Variants and Related Words
- Rejoicing (noun): The action or feeling of showing great joy.
- There was much rejoicing in the streets.
- Rejoicing (adjective, present participle):
- The rejoicing crowd filled the square.
Synonyms
- Celebrate: To observe a notable occasion with festivities.
- Exult: To show or feel triumphant elation.
- Be glad/Be happy: To feel pleasure or contentment.
- Delight: To take great pleasure.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Rejoice in: (See "Advanced Usage" above).
- Rejoice over: (See "Advanced Usage" above).
Related Idioms
- "Rejoice with those who rejoice": (From the Bible, Romans 12:15) An encouragement to share in the happiness of others.
- A true friend knows how to rejoice with those who rejoice.
Verb
- be ecstatic with joy
- to express great joy
- Who cannot exult in Spring?
- feel happiness or joy