We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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After Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, elated Syrians rejoiced in the streets.—Farrah Hassen, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024 Neutrogena Hydro Boost Moisturizer Dermatologists rejoice!—Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 In another video, a little boy appeared to toddle out of a cell as women around him rejoiced, with some expressing confusion after being told they'd been freed and asking for their belongings and their identification cards.—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024 Arizona Republic McDonald's fans, rejoice: a fan-favorite menu item will be returning in 2025.—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rejoice
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Etymology
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
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