rejoice

rejoice [-s] v

OFr re-, again + joir, enjoy, welcome, rejoice.

  1. 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.
  2. Gladden; cheer; delight; enliven; animate; invigorate; cause to feel happy; give reason to experience joy.
  3. [Fig.] ring; peal; toll; sound.