Main Entry: re·joice
Pronunciation: \ri-ˈjȯis\
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): re·joiced; re·joic·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad — more at joy
Date: 14th century
transitive verb : to give joy to : gladden
intransitive verb : to feel joy or great delight
— re·joic·er noun
— re·joic·ing·ly \-ˈjȯi-siŋ-lē\ adverb
