rejoice in

re·joice in

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-jois in]
- /rɪˈdʒɔɪs ɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-jois in]
- /rɪˈdʒɔɪs ɪn/

Definitions of rejoice in words

verb without object rejoice in to be glad; take delight (often followed by in): to rejoice in another's happiness. 1
verb with object rejoice in to make joyful; gladden: a song to rejoice the heart. 1

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Origin of rejoice in

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English rejoicen < Old French rejouiss-, long stem of rejouir, equivalent to re- re- + jouir to rejoice; see joy

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Parts of speech for Rejoice in

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rejoice in

rejoice in popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for rejoice in

verb rejoice in

chow down — If you chow down on something, you eat a large amount of it quickly and with enthusiasm.
cotton to — If you cotton to someone or something, you start to like them.
devour — If a person or animal devours something, they eat it quickly and eagerly.
flip over — turn upside down
have a good time — enjoy yourself, have fun

All 12 Synonyms of rejoice in