rejoice
UK: rɪˈdʒɔɪs | US: rɪˈdʒɔɪs
vi. to feel or show great happiness or delight
vt. (archaic) to make joyful
"Rejoice" entered Middle English via Old French "resjoir," combining "re-" (intensifier) and "joir" (to enjoy). The Latin root "gaudere" (to rejoice) evolved into "joie" (joy) in French, later merging with the prefix to emphasize renewed or heightened joy. The word reflects a layered history of emotional expression, from Latin vitality to French elegance to English versatility.
The crowd rejoiced when their team won the championship.
She rejoiced at the news of her brother’s safe return.
The children rejoiced in the simple pleasure of a snow day.
(Archaic) "Rejoice thine heart with this victory," the king declared.
The entire nation rejoiced after the war’s end.