Meaning of "rejoice" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD REJOICE

From Old French resjoir, from re- + joir to be glad, from Latin gaudēre to rejoice.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF REJOICE

rejoice  [rɪˈdʒɔɪs]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REJOICE

Rejoice is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb rejoice in English.

WHAT DOES REJOICE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rejoice

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Definition of rejoice in the English dictionary

The definition of rejoice in the dictionary is when tr, takes a clause as object or an infinitive; when intr, often foll by in to feel or express great joy or happiness. Other definition of rejoice is to cause to feel joy.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO REJOICE

PRESENT

Present

I rejoice

you rejoice

he/she/it rejoices

we rejoice

you rejoice

they rejoice

Present continuous

I am rejoicing

you are rejoicing

he/she/it is rejoicing

we are rejoicing

you are rejoicing

they are rejoicing

Present perfect

I have rejoiced

you have rejoiced

he/she/it has rejoiced

we have rejoiced

you have rejoiced

they have rejoiced

Present perfect continuous

I have been rejoicing

you have been rejoicing

he/she/it has been rejoicing

we have been rejoicing

you have been rejoicing

they have been rejoicing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I rejoiced

you rejoiced

he/she/it rejoiced

we rejoiced

you rejoiced

they rejoiced

Past continuous

I was rejoicing

you were rejoicing

he/she/it was rejoicing

we were rejoicing

you were rejoicing

they were rejoicing

Past perfect

I had rejoiced

you had rejoiced

he/she/it had rejoiced

we had rejoiced

you had rejoiced

they had rejoiced

Past perfect continuous

I had been rejoicing

you had been rejoicing

he/she/it had been rejoicing

we had been rejoicing

you had been rejoicing

they had been rejoicing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will rejoice

you will rejoice

he/she/it will rejoice

we will rejoice

you will rejoice

they will rejoice

Future continuous

I will be rejoicing

you will be rejoicing

he/she/it will be rejoicing

we will be rejoicing

you will be rejoicing

they will be rejoicing

Future perfect

I will have rejoiced

you will have rejoiced

he/she/it will have rejoiced

we will have rejoiced

you will have rejoiced

they will have rejoiced

Future perfect continuous

I will have been rejoicing

you will have been rejoicing

he/she/it will have been rejoicing

we will have been rejoicing

you will have been rejoicing

they will have been rejoicing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would rejoice

you would rejoice

he/she/it would rejoice

we would rejoice

you would rejoice

they would rejoice

Conditional continuous

I would be rejoicing

you would be rejoicing

he/she/it would be rejoicing

we would be rejoicing

you would be rejoicing

they would be rejoicing

Conditional perfect

I would have rejoice

you would have rejoice

he/she/it would have rejoice

we would have rejoice

you would have rejoice

they would have rejoice

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been rejoicing

you would have been rejoicing

he/she/it would have been rejoicing

we would have been rejoicing

you would have been rejoicing

they would have been rejoicing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you rejoice
we let´s rejoice
you rejoice

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to rejoice

Past participle

rejoiced

Present Participle

rejoicing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «REJOICE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «rejoice» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of rejoice

celebrate · delight · exult · glory · joy · make merry · revel · triumph

TRANSLATION OF REJOICE

Find out the translation of rejoice to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of rejoice from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rejoice» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 庆贺
• Translator English - Spanish: alegrarse
• English: rejoice
• Translator English - Hindi: आनन्द
• Translator English - Arabic: نفرح
• Translator English - Russian: радоваться
• Translator English - Portuguese: regozijar-se
• Translator English - Bengali: আনন্দ করা
• Translator English - French: se réjouir
• Translator English - Malay: Bergembira
• Translator English - German: sich freuen
• Translator English - Japanese: 喜ぶ
• Translator English - Korean: 크게 기뻐하다
• Translator English - Javanese: Bungaha
• Translator English - Vietnamese: hân hoan
• Translator English - Tamil: சந்தோஷப்படுங்கள்
• Translator English - Marathi: आनंद करा
• Translator English - Turkish: sevinmek
• Translator English - Italian: rallegrarsi
• Translator English - Polish: radować
• Translator English - Ukrainian: радіти
• Translator English - Romanian: bucura
• Translator English - Greek: χαίρονται
• Translator English - Afrikaans: juig
• Translator English - Swedish: glädja
• Translator English - Norwegian: fryde seg

10 QUOTES WITH «REJOICE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rejoice.

1

Louisa May Alcott

Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.

2

Gregg Allman

As they say in the bible, that you're supposed to rejoice when people die and mourn when they're born, because it's one of the most painful acts you go through in life, is being born, and dying.

3

John Calvin

There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice.

4

Alejo Carpentier

Those who have always had faith in its final success can do no less than rejoice as if it was our own triumph after five years of daily struggle to impose Cuban music on the European continent.

5

Kim Cattrall

Really rejoice in being yourself. Have your own drumbeat.

6

Marie Curie

All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.

7

Jefferson Davis

To one who loves his country in all its parts, it is natural to rejoice in whatever contributes to the prosperity and honor and marks the stability and progress of any portion of its people.

8

Jonathan Dimbleby

I ought to rejoice in the fact that our principal rival has died, but I don't.

9

Gabby Douglas

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

10

Eleonora Duse

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REJOICE»

Discover the use of rejoice in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rejoice and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Rejoice

Revisit the Baxter family in all their life-changing events, or share the series with someone who hasn’t discovered it yet. The Redemption series won Christian Retailing’s 2005 Retailer’s Choice Award for Best Series!

Karen Kingsbury, Gary Smalley, 2010

Rejoice

The granddaughter is less interested in the book than she is in her' gypsy hippie encounters with the pony-tailed know-it-all who is pursuing her.

Mildred M. Jeffrey, 2008

Rejoice Always

The book begins by showcasing fifteen case studies of families who have successfully handled food allergies in their young children.

Michael Shapiro, Dr. Mary Shapiro, 2000

I Will Rejoice

Rhyming text relates how a girl rejoices in every part of her day, from the morning sunlight to lunch and her teddy bear.

Karma Wilson, 2013

Rejoice!: 700 Years of Art for the Papal Jubilee

Includes the work of Caravaggio, Bernini, Matisse, Chagall, Lichtenstein, and Rauschenberg.

Maurizio Calvesi, Lorenzo Canova, 1999

Philippians: Let Us Rejoice in Being Conformed to Christ

This volume employs a text-centered, literary-rhetorical, and audience-oriented method to demonstrate how the implied audience of Philippians are persuaded and exhorted by the dynamic progression of the letter's chiastic structures to ...

John Paul Heil, 2010

Believe and Rejoice: Joy is the Serious Business of Heaven. ...

Develop a heart full of faith, a life full of joy. See the moments in your day through an eternal view, rather than from what momentarily troubles you. This unique book will adjust your spiritual eyesight!

James P. Gills, 2012

Let Mt. Zion rejoice!: music in the African American church

Filled with creative and practical strategies for integrating self-care into the natural ebb and flow of vocational life, this compelling resource identifies the personal and cultural factors that influence overload and outlines plausible ...

James Abbington, 2001

Retire & Rejoice

Gathers cartoons, jokes, anecdotes, and sayings about retirement, aging, marriage, grandchildren, and family life

Blackie Scott, 1995

Joy: How to Rejoice in Any Situation

This best-selling and award-winning Bible study series has been completely updated and revised for the new millennium. This volume helps readers discover how to rejoice in any situation. 6 SESSIONS.

Phyllis J. LePeau, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REJOICE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rejoice is used in the context of the following news items.

'90s Girls Rejoice: Bratz Dolls Are Back!

After a two-year hiatus, the Bratz dolls are back! The new relaunch still features the Jade, Yasmin, Cloe, and Sasha dolls from your childhood, but this time, they ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jul 15»

TherapeuticsMD Completes Enrollment in The Rejoice Trial, a …

Completion of patient recruitment in the Rejoice Trial marks an important milestone in our development efforts and we look forward to disclosing topline results ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»

SEC fans rejoice: Official Penn Wagers moving out

We can all agree that the SEC is full of rabid — occasionally delusional — fanbases (you know who you are). And that passion carries over to football Saturdays ... «SportingNews.com, May 15»

Curious baby foxes rejoice playing with dog's tennis ball

But the lawn trespassers aren't of the treacherous kind, instead two baby foxes, curious about the resident dog's tennis ball. One Washington D.C. resident ... «WSOC Charlotte, May 15»

Spirits Rejoice! A Musician and Scholar Talks About Jazz, Religion …

In his book, Spirits Rejoice! Jazz and American Religion, Bivins explores a variety of issues, from how jazz musicians have drawn on specific religious traditions ... «NC State News, May 15»

Rejoice in the Lord despite 'Dumsor' – Minister to Ghanaians

The regional minister who is noted for her spirituality and trust in God entreated workers in the Volta region to rejoice in God for the gift of life in as much as they ... «Citifmonline, May 15»

Leo Burnett strengthens global hub for Rejoice

Leo Burnett has appointed Michaela Lyon as global brand agency leader for Procter & Gamble haircare brand, Rejoice. Lyon's appointment, which sees her ... «Marketing Interactive, Apr 15»

Rejoice, Lesbians: 'Bed Death' Isn't Actually A Thing

In a same-sex relationship with a woman and not getting enough action? Don't diagnose your partnership with lesbian bed death just yet—survey data has now ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»

Thrifty Sneakerheads Rejoice! Nike is Opening a Clearance Store in …

As any sneaker obsessive will tell you, Nike makes great sneakers, but keeping up on the latest models—often at over $100 a pop&masdh can get expensive. «GQ Magazine, Mar 15»

Beer enthusiasts rejoice as Beerfest, Beer Week kick off Friday

Beer enthusiasts rejoice as Beerfest, Beer Week begin. Convention center sign to light up resembling beer, foam. UPDATED 7:19 PM EST Feb 13, 2015 ... «WLWT Cincinnati, Feb 15»