Word
rejoiced
Phoneticsre·joiced, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈdʒɔɪst/
UK/ɹɪdʒˈɔɪst/
Definition
v. to feel very happy about something good, and often to show it.
v. to feel or express great joy or delight over a happy event or success.
Examples
“They rejoice when their team wins a match.”
“The family rejoiced when the doctor said their grandmother would recover fully.”
“After years of exile, the villagers rejoiced at the sight of the river valley, singing as they rebuilt homes long thought lost.”
Examples
simple
“They rejoice when their team wins a match.”
contextual
“The family rejoiced when the doctor said their grandmother would recover fully.”
complex
“After years of exile, the villagers rejoiced at the sight of the river valley, singing as they rebuilt homes long thought lost.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rejoiced” in context.
Verb
01. cause to rejoice
“The peace agreement caused the entire nation to rejoice.”
verb + to + verb
02. make rejoice
“The surprise party made the whole family rejoice.”
verb + verb
03. rejoice at
“We rejoiced at the news of her safe return.”
verb + prep
04. rejoice in
“They rejoiced in their friend's success without envy.”
verb + prep
Adjective
05. greatly rejoice
“The fans greatly rejoiced when their team won the final.”
adv + verb
06. inwardly rejoice
“She inwardly rejoiced at the good results but stayed calm.”
adv + verb
07. openly rejoice
“People openly rejoiced in the streets after the announcement.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. crowd rejoice
“The crowd rejoiced as fireworks lit up the sky.”
noun + verb
09. heart rejoice
“My heart rejoiced when I saw my son graduate.”
noun + verb
10. nation rejoice
“The nation rejoiced when the hostages were freed.”
noun + verb
11. moment to rejoice
“This is not just a win, it is a moment to rejoice.”
12. rejoice at the news
“The whole village rejoiced at the news of the rescue.”
Usage
Intransitive; often followed by 'in', 'at', or 'over' to name the cause of joy.
Real-World Examples
“Reuters rejoiced that prize winning Palestinian photographer Mohammed Salem was finally able to get out of Gaza this year and that Ukrainian cameraman Ivan Lyubysh-Kirdey, who was severely injured in a missile attack on a hotel in eastern Ukraine in 2024, had recovered enough to return to filming in recent weeks.” “Israeli and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal was announced under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza.” “Demonstrators in Cairo rejoiced Friday upon hearing that President Hosni Mubarak had been toppled after 18 days of protests against his government.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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