First Known Use: 14th century
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rejoice
verb re·joice \ri-ˈjȯis\
: to feel or show that you are very happy about something
re·joicedre·joic·ing
Full Definition of REJOICE
transitive verb
: to give joy to : gladden
intransitive verb
: to feel joy or great delight
— re·joic·er noun
— re·joic·ing·ly \-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of REJOICE
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
REJOICINGLY Defined for Kids
rejoice
verb re·joice \ri-ˈjȯis\
re·joicedre·joic·ing
Definition of REJOICE for Kids
: to feel or show joy or happiness <We rejoiced over their good luck.>
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