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noun
1.
the act of a person who rejoices.
2.
the feeling or the expression of joy.
3.
Often, rejoicings. an occasion for expressing joy.
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Rejoicing
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verb (used without object)
1.
to be glad; take delight (often followed by in): to rejoice in another's happiness.
verb (used with object)
2.
to make joyful; gladden: a song to rejoice the heart.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English rejoicen < Old French rejouiss-, long stem of rejouir, equivalent to re- re- + jouir to rejoice; see joy
1275–1325; Middle English rejoicen < Old French rejouiss-, long stem of rejouir, equivalent to re- re- + jouir to rejoice; see joy
Related forms
re·joice·ful, adjective
re·joic·er, noun
pre·re·joice, verb (used without object), pre·re·joiced, pre·re·joic·ing.
un·re·joiced, adjective
Synonyms
1. revel, exult, glory.
1. revel, exult, glory.
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