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Synonyms for rejoice

Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-jois
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈdʒɔɪs

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Définition of rejoice

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to own, possess, enjoy the possession of, have the fruition of," from Old French rejoiss-, present participle stem of rejoir, resjoir "gladden, rejoice," from re-, which here is of obscure signification, perhaps an intensive (see re-), + joir "be glad," from Latin gaudere "rejoice" (see joy).
  • Originally sense in to rejoice in. Meaning "to be full of joy" is recorded from late 14c. Middle English also used simple verb joy "to feel gladness; to rejoice" (mid-13c.) and rejoy (early 14c.). Related: Rejoiced; rejoicing.
  • verb be very happy about something
Example sentences :
  • Let us rejoice that one such partisan was now at hand to stem the torrent of abuse.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Be happy, and rejoice in your weakness—but turn now to the strong for strength.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • I rejoice to hear that she now wishes to spare her father, but—you will pardon me, Burke?
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • Trust him who will; for my part, I rejoice that Time shall not live forever.
  • Extract from : « Time's Portraiture » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • I rejoice to hear it, Seor, for I seek something from your house.
  • Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
  • As a woman we wish you no harm, therefore we rejoice in this turn of events, for your sake.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • I rejoice in the glory of my country; and particularly do I rejoice in your glory, John.
  • Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)
  • Most sincerely do I rejoice with you, dear Madam, in the good news of Anthony.
  • Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns
  • Then I should rejoice that we are to be separated—separated for ever.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • So, to this day, when friend meets friend, the word of salute Is still "Rejoice!"
  • Extract from : « Graded Poetry: Second Year » by Various

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