rejoice — to feel or show great joy or delight
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel or show great joy or delight
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
Example Sentences
- My mom rejoiced when I finally cleaned my room without being asked.
- The students rejoiced when the teacher announced that the test was cancelled.
- My cat seems to rejoice every time I open a can of tuna.
rejoice
VERB[/rɪˈdʒɔɪs/]
to feel or show great joy or delight
to feel or show great joy or delight
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle French rejoïr, composed of the prefix re- (again) and joïr (to be glad), ultimately from Latin gaudere (to rejoice). The combination conveys the sense of experiencing joy repeatedly or with renewed intensity.
Breakdown
re- (again, anew) + joice (to be glad, from Old French joïr). The prefix intensifies the base verb, suggesting a return to or renewal of joyful feeling.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom rejoiced when I finally cleaned my room without being asked.”
“The students rejoiced when the teacher announced that the test was cancelled.”
“My cat seems to rejoice every time I open a can of tuna.”
“People around the world rejoiced at the news of peace.”
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