Rogets II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995.
rejoice
VERB:
1. To show joyful satisfaction in an event, especially by merrymaking: celebrate, revel. Idioms: kill the fatted calf, make merry. SeeLAUGHTER. 2. To feel or take joy or pleasure: delight, exult, joy, pleasure. SeeHAPPY.