REJOICE

[re.joice] vb re.joiced ; re.joic.ing [ME, fr. MF rejoiss-, stem of rejoir, fr. re- + joir to rejoice, fr. L gaudere--more at joy] vt (14c): to give joy to: gladden ~ vi: to feel joy or great delight -- re.joic.er n -- re.joic.ing.ly adv -- rejoice in : have, possess