rejoice (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

Definition

To feel or show great happiness and pleasure, especially because of a success or good fortune.

Examples

• Let us rejoice in our victory!

• The people rejoiced at the news of peace.

• She rejoiced that her son had returned safely.

How to Use rejoice

rejoice in (prepositional phrase)

To feel or show great pleasure or satisfaction because of something. — "We rejoice in the success of our project."

rejoice over (prepositional phrase)

To express great joy or delight about a specific event or outcome. — "The crowd rejoiced over the election results."

Synonyms of rejoice

Words with a similar meaning to rejoice:

• be glad
• celebrate
• exult
• jubilate

Antonyms of rejoice

Words with the opposite meaning to rejoice:

• mourn
• grieve

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