--- title: R — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 22 description: The 1025 words of the English dictionary under R, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/22/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / R # R — The English dictionary · page 22 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/30/) … [55](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/page/55/) **reign** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reign is to rule a country as a king, queen or emperor.[↗](../../reign/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To reign is to rule a country as…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A reign is the period of time during which a king or queen rules.[↗](../../reign/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A reign is the period of time during…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To reign can mean to be the strongest feeling or thing in a place, as in "Silence reigned".[↗](../../reign/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To reign can mean to be the strongest…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In sport, the reigning champion is the one who won last time and still holds the title.[↗](../../reign/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: In sport, the reigning champion is the one…") *Example:* Queen Victoria reigned for a very long time.[↗](../../reign/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Queen Victoria reigned for a very long time.") · During the reign of King Henry VIII, England broke away from the Pope.[↗](../../reign/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: During the reign of King Henry VIII, England…") · The lion reigns over the jungle in the story.[↗](../../reign/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The lion reigns over the jungle in the…") · When the teacher walked in, silence reigned.[↗](../../reign/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: When the teacher walked in, silence reigned.") · Our school is the reigning champion of the county quiz.[↗](../../reign/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Our school is the reigning champion of the…") · (church) Christians sing that Christ will reign for ever.[↗](../../reign/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: church Christians sing that Christ will reign for…") · Chaos reigned in the kitchen while Dad made pancakes.[↗](../../reign/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Chaos reigned in the kitchen while Dad made…") · My father reigned over six kingdoms.[↗](../../reign/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: My father reigned over six kingdoms.") · The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.[↗](../../reign/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.") (Torah EXO.15.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reign/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.15.18, JPS 1917") · And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.[↗](../../reign/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned…") (Torah GEN.36.36, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reign/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.36.36, JPS 1917") · And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.[↗](../../reign/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of…") (Torah GEN.36.38, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reign/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.36.38, JPS 1917") · And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.[↗](../../reign/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And Abijam his son reigned in his stead.") (Prophets 1KI.14.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reign/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1KI.14.31, JPS 1917") · And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.[↗](../../reign/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.") (Prophets 2KI.10.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reign/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.10.35, JPS 1917") · And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.[↗](../../reign/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.") (Prophets 2KI.19.37, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reign/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2KI.19.37, JPS 1917") **rein** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reins are the long straps fixed to a horse's bit, used by the rider or driver to guide it.[↗](../../rein/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reins are the long straps fixed to a…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (figurative) Control: «take the reins» (take charge), «give free rein» (let someone do as they like), «keep a tight rein on» (control closely).[↗](../../rein/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Control: «take the reins» take charge, «give free…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To rein in means to slow a horse down, or to control or limit something.[↗](../../rein/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To rein in means to slow a horse…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Reins (UK) are also straps put on a toddler to keep them safe.[↗](../../rein/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Reins UK are also straps put on a…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To draw rein is to stop a horse by pulling on its reins.[↗](../../rein/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: To draw rein is to stop a horse…") *Example:* She held the reins tightly as the pony trotted.[↗](../../rein/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She held the reins tightly as the pony…") · Toad seized the reins and the horse bolted.[↗](../../rein/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad seized the reins and the horse bolted.") · He reined in his horse at the gate.[↗](../../rein/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: He reined in his horse at the gate.") · The new head took the reins of the school.[↗](../../rein/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The new head took the reins of the…") · The teacher gave us free rein to design the poster.[↗](../../rein/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher gave us free rein to design…") · Mum kept a tight rein on our pocket money.[↗](../../rein/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum kept a tight rein on our pocket…") · The toddler wore reins on the busy street.[↗](../../rein/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The toddler wore reins on the busy street.") · For three days and three nights he never drew rein.[↗](../../rein/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: For three days and three nights he never…") · Deswegen spricht auch Stobaeus von bios vier Elementen, . . . weil das Juenfte Element als reiner Urgrund noch keine Zahl und daher im Kosmos nicht voshanden ist."[↗](../../rein/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Deswegen spricht auch Stobaeus von bios vier Elementen,…") (S. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../rein/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: S. Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals…") · My reins are consumed within me.[↗](../../rein/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: My reins are consumed within me.") (Writings JOB.19.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rein/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.19.27, JPS 1917") · Yea, my reins will rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.[↗](../../rein/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Yea, my reins will rejoice, when thy lips…") (Writings PRO.23.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rein/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.23.16, JPS 1917") · Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test my reins and my heart.[↗](../../rein/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Examine me, O LORD, and try me; test…") (Writings PSA.26.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rein/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.26.2, JPS 1917") **reincarnation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Reincarnation is the belief that after a person or animal dies, their soul is born again in a new body.[↗](../../reincarnation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Reincarnation is the belief that after a person…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A reincarnation is the new life or new person someone is believed to have become.[↗](../../reincarnation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A reincarnation is the new life or new…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (informal) A reincarnation can be a new version of an old thing, like an old song made new.[↗](../../reincarnation/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A reincarnation can be a new version of…") *Example:* Hindus and Buddhists believe in reincarnation.[↗](../../reincarnation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Hindus and Buddhists believe in reincarnation.") · In RE we learned that reincarnation means the soul is born again in a new body.[↗](../../reincarnation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: In RE we learned that reincarnation means the…") · Some people believe the Dalai Lama is the reincarnation of the one before him.[↗](../../reincarnation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Some people believe the Dalai Lama is the…") · My friend joked that her cat is the reincarnation of a grumpy old king.[↗](../../reincarnation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: My friend joked that her cat is the…") · Christians believe in resurrection rather than reincarnation.[↗](../../reincarnation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe in resurrection rather than reincarnation.") · The new film is a reincarnation of an old cartoon.[↗](../../reincarnation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The new film is a reincarnation of an…") **reindeer** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A reindeer is a deer of the cold Arctic and northern lands, with thick fur and large branched antlers; in North America wild reindeer are called caribou.[↗](../../reindeer/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A reindeer is a deer of the cold…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In Christmas stories, reindeer pull Santa's flying sleigh, led by Rudolph with his red nose.[↗](../../reindeer/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: In Christmas stories, reindeer pull Santa's flying sleigh,…") *Example:* The reindeer dug in the snow to find lichen.[↗](../../reindeer/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The reindeer dug in the snow to find…") · Both male and female reindeer have antlers.[↗](../../reindeer/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Both male and female reindeer have antlers.") · In North America, wild reindeer are called caribou.[↗](../../reindeer/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: In North America, wild reindeer are called caribou.") · Rudolph the reindeer has a shiny red nose.[↗](../../reindeer/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Rudolph the reindeer has a shiny red nose.") · The Sámi people herd reindeer.[↗](../../reindeer/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The Sámi people herd reindeer.") · Reindeer have wide hooves that help them walk on snow.[↗](../../reindeer/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Reindeer have wide hooves that help them walk…") · We saw a herd of reindeer on our trip to Lapland.[↗](../../reindeer/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: We saw a herd of reindeer on our…") · The reindeer sprang high for joy.[↗](../../reindeer/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The reindeer sprang high for joy.") **reinforce** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make something stronger, especially by adding material or support.[↗](../../reinforce/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To make something stronger, especially by adding material…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make an idea, feeling or habit stronger.[↗](../../reinforce/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To make an idea, feeling or habit stronger.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To send more soldiers, police or helpers to make a group stronger.[↗](../../reinforce/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To send more soldiers, police or helpers to…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (learning) To repeat or reward something so that it is learnt better.[↗](../../reinforce/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To repeat or reward something so that it…") *Example:* The builders reinforced the wall with steel bars.[↗](../../reinforce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The builders reinforced the wall with steel bars.") · Doing practice questions reinforces what you learnt.[↗](../../reinforce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Doing practice questions reinforces what you learnt.") · Fold the card to reinforce the bridge.[↗](../../reinforce/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Fold the card to reinforce the bridge.") · Praise reinforces kind behaviour.[↗](../../reinforce/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Praise reinforces kind behaviour.") · More firefighters arrived to reinforce the team.[↗](../../reinforce/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: More firefighters arrived to reinforce the team.") · The photo reinforced the idea that the castle was haunted.[↗](../../reinforce/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The photo reinforced the idea that the castle…") · Reinforced glass is hard to break.[↗](../../reinforce/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Reinforced glass is hard to break.") **reinforced** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Made stronger by adding more material or support: reinforced concrete.[↗](../../reinforced/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Made stronger by adding more material or support:…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Made stronger or surer.[↗](../../reinforced/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Made stronger or surer.") *e.g.* The lesson reinforced what we learned.[↗](../../reinforced/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: The lesson reinforced what we learned.") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Given more soldiers, people or supplies.[↗](../../reinforced/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Given more soldiers, people or supplies.") *Example:* The bridge is made of reinforced concrete.[↗](../../reinforced/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The bridge is made of reinforced concrete.") · The knees of my jeans are reinforced with patches.[↗](../../reinforced/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The knees of my jeans are reinforced with…") · Practice reinforced her times tables.[↗](../../reinforced/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Practice reinforced her times tables.") · The castle walls were reinforced before the attack.[↗](../../reinforced/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The castle walls were reinforced before the attack.") · The team was reinforced by two new players.[↗](../../reinforced/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The team was reinforced by two new players.") · Reinforced glass doesn't shatter easily.[↗](../../reinforced/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Reinforced glass doesn't shatter easily.") **reinforcement** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Something that makes another thing stronger, such as steel bars inside concrete.[↗](../../reinforcement/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Something that makes another thing stronger, such as…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* «Reinforcements» are extra soldiers, police or helpers sent to give support.[↗](../../reinforcement/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: «Reinforcements» are extra soldiers, police or helpers sent…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (teaching, formal) Making a lesson or behaviour stronger by practice or praise: positive reinforcement.[↗](../../reinforcement/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Making a lesson or behaviour stronger by practice…") *Example:* The concrete has steel reinforcement inside.[↗](../../reinforcement/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The concrete has steel reinforcement inside.") · The captain called for reinforcements.[↗](../../reinforcement/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The captain called for reinforcements.") · 200 soldiers held the fort, then 150 reinforcements arrived.[↗](../../reinforcement/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 200 soldiers held the fort, then 150 reinforcements…") · Praise is a kind of positive reinforcement.[↗](../../reinforcement/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Praise is a kind of positive reinforcement.") · Homework gives reinforcement to what we learn in class.[↗](../../reinforcement/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Homework gives reinforcement to what we learn in…") · The fence needed reinforcement after the storm.[↗](../../reinforcement/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The fence needed reinforcement after the storm.") · (joking) Mum called in reinforcements to tidy my room — Grandma\![↗](../../reinforcement/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: joking Mum called in reinforcements to tidy my…") **reintroduce** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reintroduce an animal or plant is to bring it back to a place where it used to live.[↗](../../reintroduce/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To reintroduce an animal or plant is to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To reintroduce something, like a rule, is to bring it back into use.[↗](../../reintroduce/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To reintroduce something, like a rule, is to…") *Example:* Beavers were reintroduced to Scotland.[↗](../../reintroduce/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Beavers were reintroduced to Scotland.") · Wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park.[↗](../../reintroduce/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone Park.") · The school reintroduced the no phones rule.[↗](../../reintroduce/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The school reintroduced the no phones rule.") · The zoo plans to reintroduce rare frogs.[↗](../../reintroduce/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The zoo plans to reintroduce rare frogs.") · They reintroduced school milk.[↗](../../reintroduce/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: They reintroduced school milk.") · Scientists want to reintroduce the lynx.[↗](../../reintroduce/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Scientists want to reintroduce the lynx.") **reintroduction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A reintroduction is when an animal or plant is brought back to a place it used to live.[↗](../../reintroduction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A reintroduction is when an animal or plant…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It can mean bringing back a rule or product.[↗](../../reintroduction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: It can mean bringing back a rule or…") *Example:* The reintroduction of beavers helped the river.[↗](../../reintroduction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The reintroduction of beavers helped the river.") · The reintroduction of wolves changed the park.[↗](../../reintroduction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The reintroduction of wolves changed the park.") · A reintroduction programme needs careful planning.[↗](../../reintroduction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A reintroduction programme needs careful planning.") · The reintroduction of school uniform was argued about.[↗](../../reintroduction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The reintroduction of school uniform was argued about.") · The reintroduction of red kites was a success in England.[↗](../../reintroduction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The reintroduction of red kites was a success…") · Reintroduction means bringing back, not bringing something new.[↗](../../reintroduction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Reintroduction means bringing back, not bringing something new.") **reiterate** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To say or do something again, often more than once.[↗](../../reiterate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To say or do something again, often more…") *Example:* The importance of equilibrium is constantly reiterated in the Kabalah.[↗](../../reiterate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The importance of equilibrium is constantly reiterated in…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../reiterate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893") **reject** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To reject something is to refuse to accept, take or agree to it.[↗](../../reject/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To reject something is to refuse to accept,…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To reject a person is to refuse to include them or to love them.[↗](../../reject/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To reject a person is to refuse to…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A reject is something thrown out because it is faulty, or a person who has been turned away.[↗](../../reject/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A reject is something thrown out because it…") *Example:* The vending machine rejected my old coin.[↗](../../reject/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The vending machine rejected my old coin.") · The class rejected the plan to have no break.[↗](../../reject/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The class rejected the plan to have no…") · She felt rejected when nobody picked her for the team.[↗](../../reject/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: She felt rejected when nobody picked her for…") · The factory throws away rejects with cracks in them.[↗](../../reject/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The factory throws away rejects with cracks in…") · He rejected the stranger's offer of a lift, which was the safe choice.[↗](../../reject/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: He rejected the stranger's offer of a lift,…") · Our story was not rejected; it will be in the magazine\![↗](../../reject/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our story was not rejected; it will be…") · A thousand names were proposed and rejected for a thousand silly reasons.[↗](../../reject/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A thousand names were proposed and rejected for…") · But your little ones, that ye said would be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have rejected.[↗](../../reject/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: But your little ones, that ye said would…") (Torah NUM.14.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reject/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.14.31, JPS 1917") · and if ye shall reject My statutes, and if your soul abhor Mine ordinances, so that ye will not do all My commandments, but break My covenant; (Torah LEV.26.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reject/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: and if ye shall reject My statutes, and…") · The stone which the builders rejected is become the chief corner-stone.[↗](../../reject/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: The stone which the builders rejected is become…") (Writings PSA.118.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reject/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.118.22, JPS 1917") · Refuse silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.[↗](../../reject/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Refuse silver shall men call them, because the…") (Prophets JER.6.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reject/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.6.30, JPS 1917") · Thou canst not have utterly rejected us, and be exceeding wroth against us\![↗](../../reject/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou canst not have utterly rejected us, and…") (Writings LAM.5.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../reject/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings LAM.5.22, JPS 1917") **rejection** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Rejection is refusing to accept, use or agree to something: the rejection of a plan or an offer.[↗](../../rejection/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Rejection is refusing to accept, use or agree…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rejection is also the feeling of being unwanted or not chosen by someone.[↗](../../rejection/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Rejection is also the feeling of being unwanted…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (medicine) Rejection is when the body attacks a new organ after a transplant.[↗](../../rejection/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Rejection is when the body attacks a new…") *Example:* Not being picked for the team felt like rejection.[↗](../../rejection/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Not being picked for the team felt like…") · J. K. Rowling had many rejections before her first book was published.[↗](../../rejection/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: J. K. Rowling had many rejections before her…") · His plan met with rejection from the whole class.[↗](../../rejection/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: His plan met with rejection from the whole…") · Fear of rejection stopped her from asking to join the game.[↗](../../rejection/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Fear of rejection stopped her from asking to…") · Doctors give medicine to stop the rejection of a new kidney.[↗](../../rejection/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Doctors give medicine to stop the rejection of…") · The letter was a polite rejection.[↗](../../rejection/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The letter was a polite rejection.") · Learning to deal with rejection makes you stronger.[↗](../../rejection/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Learning to deal with rejection makes you stronger.") **rejoice** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rejoice is to feel or show great joy or happiness.[↗](../../rejoice/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To rejoice is to feel or show great…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (church, Bible) To rejoice in God is to be glad and praise God, as in "Rejoice in the Lord always".[↗](../../rejoice/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To rejoice in God is to be glad…") *Example:* The whole village rejoiced when the lost girl was found.[↗](../../rejoice/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The whole village rejoiced when the lost girl…") · (Bible) "Rejoice in the Lord always," wrote Saint Paul.[↗](../../rejoice/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bible 'Rejoice in the Lord always,' wrote Saint…") · We sang "Rejoice" at the carol service.[↗](../../rejoice/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We sang 'Rejoice' at the carol service.") · (Bible) In the parable, the shepherd rejoiced when he found the lost sheep.[↗](../../rejoice/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Bible In the parable, the shepherd rejoiced when…") · There was great rejoicing when the war ended.[↗](../../rejoice/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: There was great rejoicing when the war ended.") · The fans rejoiced as the final whistle blew.[↗](../../rejoice/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The fans rejoiced as the final whistle blew.") · (formal) We rejoice at the news of your recovery.[↗](../../rejoice/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: formal We rejoice at the news of your…") · And my father’s heart will rejoice.’[↗](../../rejoice/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And my father’s heart will rejoice.’") · And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out, and, Issachar, in thy tents.[↗](../../rejoice/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in…") (Torah DEU.33.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoice/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.33.18, JPS 1917") · And thou shalt sacrifice peace-offerings, and shalt eat there; and thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God.[↗](../../rejoice/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And thou shalt sacrifice peace-offerings, and shalt eat…") (Torah DEU.27.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoice/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.27.7, JPS 1917") · And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, in that He had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.[↗](../../rejoice/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which…") (Torah EXO.18.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoice/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.18.9, JPS 1917") · Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.[↗](../../rejoice/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with…") (Writings PSA.2.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoice/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.2.11, JPS 1917") · I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.[↗](../../rejoice/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: I rejoice at Thy word, as one that…") (Writings PSA.119.162, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoice/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.119.162, JPS 1917") · The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.[↗](../../rejoice/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: The LORD hath done great things with us;…") (Writings PSA.126.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoice/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.126.3, JPS 1917") **rejoicing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Great joy and happy celebration, shown with parties, songs and dancing.[↗](../../rejoicing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Great joy and happy celebration, shown with parties,…") *Example:* The whole village joined the rejoicing when the king came home.[↗](../../rejoicing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The whole village joined the rejoicing when the…") · Bells and songs were a sign of rejoicing.[↗](../../rejoicing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Bells and songs were a sign of rejoicing.") · After the victory the rejoicings lasted all night.[↗](../../rejoicing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: After the victory the rejoicings lasted all night.") · They shall be led with gladness and rejoicing; they shall enter into the king's palace.[↗](../../rejoicing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: They shall be led with gladness and rejoicing;…") (Writings PSA.45.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoicing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.45.16, JPS 1917") · Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; for they are the rejoicing of my heart.[↗](../../rejoicing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage…") (Writings PSA.119.111, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoicing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.119.111, JPS 1917") · The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.[↗](../../rejoicing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing…") (Writings PSA.19.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../rejoicing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.19.9, JPS 1917") **rejoin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rejoin a group, club or person is to join or meet them again.[↗](../../rejoin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To rejoin a group, club or person is…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To rejoin can mean to reply, often quickly or sharply.[↗](../../rejoin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To rejoin can mean to reply, often quickly…") *Example:* I rejoined the football team after my injury.[↗](../../rejoin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: I rejoined the football team after my injury.") · The path rejoins the main road.[↗](../../rejoin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The path rejoins the main road.") · After the trip, she rejoined her class.[↗](../../rejoin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: After the trip, she rejoined her class.") · «Not likely!» he rejoined.[↗](../../rejoin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: «Not likely!» he rejoined.") · They rejoined the club last year.[↗](../../rejoin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: They rejoined the club last year.") · Rejoin your group after the toilet break.[↗](../../rejoin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Rejoin your group after the toilet break.") · “I cannot sell it for less,” rejoined the swineherd.[↗](../../rejoin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: “I cannot sell it for less,” rejoined the…") **rejoinder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) A quick reply, especially a clever, sharp or rude one.[↗](../../rejoinder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A quick reply, especially a clever, sharp or…") *Example:* She had a quick rejoinder for every insult.[↗](../../rejoinder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: She had a quick rejoinder for every insult.") · «That's not my fault!» came the sharp rejoinder.[↗](../../rejoinder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: «That's not my fault!» came the sharp rejoinder.") · The Hatter's rude rejoinder made Alice angry.[↗](../../rejoinder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The Hatter's rude rejoinder made Alice angry.") · He could not think of a rejoinder.[↗](../../rejoinder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: He could not think of a rejoinder.") · Toad's rejoinder made the others laugh.[↗](../../rejoinder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Toad's rejoinder made the others laugh.") · Her rejoinder was short and clever.[↗](../../rejoinder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Her rejoinder was short and clever.") **rekindle** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To rekindle a fire is to light it again or make it burn strongly again.[↗](../../rekindle/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To rekindle a fire is to light it…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To rekindle a feeling, friendship or interest is to make it come back after it had faded.[↗](../../rekindle/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To rekindle a feeling, friendship or interest is…") *Example:* He blew on the embers to rekindle the fire.[↗](../../rekindle/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: He blew on the embers to rekindle the…") · The holiday rekindled their old friendship.[↗](../../rekindle/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The holiday rekindled their old friendship.") · The new teacher rekindled my love of reading.[↗](../../rekindle/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The new teacher rekindled my love of reading.") · Never try to rekindle a fire with petrol.[↗](../../rekindle/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Never try to rekindle a fire with petrol.") · Seeing the photos rekindled happy memories.[↗](../../rekindle/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Seeing the photos rekindled happy memories.") · The win rekindled hope that the team could still win the cup.[↗](../../rekindle/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The win rekindled hope that the team could…") **relapse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Becoming ill again after seeming to get better.[↗](../../relapse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Becoming ill again after seeming to get better.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Going back to a bad habit or behaviour after stopping it.[↗](../../relapse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Going back to a bad habit or behaviour…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* verb To fall back into illness or a bad state.[↗](../../relapse/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: verb To fall back into illness or a…") *Example:* Grandpa was getting better but then had a relapse.[↗](../../relapse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandpa was getting better but then had a…") · After a good week, he relapsed into his old habit of chewing pencils.[↗](../../relapse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: After a good week, he relapsed into his…") · The doctor warned her to rest to avoid a relapse.[↗](../../relapse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The doctor warned her to rest to avoid…") · She relapsed into silence.[↗](../../relapse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She relapsed into silence.") · A relapse can happen, so keep trying.[↗](../../relapse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: A relapse can happen, so keep trying.") · He stayed away from sweets for a month before a small relapse.[↗](../../relapse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He stayed away from sweets for a month…") · Whenever the old man had occasion to reprimand the little boy--and the occasions were frequent--he would relapse into a dignified but stubborn silence.[↗](../../relapse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Whenever the old man had occasion to reprimand…") **relate** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To relate to something is to be connected with it.[↗](../../relate/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To relate to something is to be connected…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To relate to someone is to understand how they feel because you have felt the same.[↗](../../relate/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To relate to someone is to understand how…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To relate a story is to tell it.[↗](../../relate/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To relate a story is to tell it.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Related people belong to the same family.[↗](../../relate/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Related people belong to the same family.") *Example:* How does the number of legs relate to the number of dogs?[↗](../../relate/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: How does the number of legs relate to…") · I can relate to how nervous you feel.[↗](../../relate/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I can relate to how nervous you feel.") · Is she related to you? — Yes, she's my cousin.[↗](../../relate/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Is she related to you? — Yes, she's…") · The questions relate to the story we read.[↗](../../relate/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The questions relate to the story we read.") · The old sailor related his adventures.[↗](../../relate/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The old sailor related his adventures.") · «Child» and «childhood» are related words.[↗](../../relate/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: «Child» and «childhood» are related words.") · Can you relate the temperature to the time of year?[↗](../../relate/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Can you relate the temperature to the time…") · Oblige me, I beg you, by relating your history."[↗](../../relate/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Oblige me, I beg you, by relating your…") · Hebrew has of course several verb roots relating to one or more of each of these three facets of language.[↗](../../relate/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Hebrew has of course several verb roots relating…") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../relate/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) … 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