rejoiced
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B2
/rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
(rejoice)
great joy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rejoice' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'rejoir,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'joir' meant 'to be glad.'
Historical Evolution
'rejoir' transformed into the Middle English word 'rejoicen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rejoice'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be glad again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel or show great joy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'rejoice'.
The crowd rejoiced at the news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45