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Definitions

rejoice in

VERB

devour

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb destroy eat exhaust feed on go through gobble ingest inhale ravage use up wipe out

STRONG

Hoover annihilate appreciate bolt cram dispatch enjoy gorge gulp guzzle imbibe relish spend stuff take waste wolf

WEAK

be engrossed by be preoccupied bolt down chow down delight in do compulsively do voraciously drink in feast on gloat over partake of pig out polish off revel in scarf down take in wolf down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

build

STRONG

abstain dislike hate hold keep nibble open preserve receive save

WEAK

pick

VERB

enjoy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate like love relish revel in savor

STRONG

adore dig fancy go mind

WEAK

be entertained be fond of be pleased delight in dote on drink in eat up flip over freak out on get a charge out of get a kick out of get high on have a ball have a good time have fun live a little live it up luxuriate in paint the town take joy in thrill to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate

WEAK

detest lack need want

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire appreciate go for love

STRONG

adore approve cherish dig esteem exclaim fancy prize relish savor

WEAK

be gratified by be keen on be partial to be pleased by be sweet on care for care to delight in derive pleasure from dote on feast on find appealing get a kick out of hanker for hold dear indulge in luxuriate in revel in stuck on take an interest in take delight in take satisfaction in take to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate scorn

STRONG

despise not care refuse

WEAK

ignore

Example Sentences

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Offill predicts a near future in which readers will once again rejoice in epic novels.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

When the Prodigal Son’s older brother is bothered about the feast, his father tells him to rejoice in his brother’s return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

“Instead of worrying about unforeseen misfortune,” he advised, “set out with all your soul to rejoice in the unforeseen blessings of all your coming days.”

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2024

December brings festivities to many of England's cities, but for one, it is a chance to rejoice in more than one set of 2,000-year-old celebrations.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023

But she felt no satisfaction, for she could not rejoice in the vision of someone she apparently loved departing on a journey to her death.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

rejoice in

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