Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Rejoice (-s)
rejoice (-s), v. [OFr re-, again + joir, enjoy, welcome, rejoice.] (webplay: joy, pleasurable, wisdom).
- Exult; triumph; make merry; exhibit a lively sense of happiness; experience intense gladness; shout for joy; [fig.] sing; make music to express intense positive emotion.
- Gladden; cheer; delight; enliven; animate; invigorate; cause to feel happy; give reason to experience joy.
- [Fig.] ring; peal; toll; sound.
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