Difference between Rejoice and Triumph

What is the difference between Rejoice and Triumph?

Rejoice as a verb is to have (someone) as a lover or spouse. while Triumph as a verb is to prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.

Rejoice

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To have (someone) as a lover or spouse. To make happy, exhilarate. To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.

Example sentence: Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.

Triumph

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.A state of joy or exultation at success.A trump card.A card game, also called trump.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.

Example sentence: A scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.

We hope you now know whether to use Rejoice or Triumph in your sentence.

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