The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REJOICES
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What does REJOICES mean?
REJOICES verb- To be very happy, be delighted, exult; to feel joy.
- To have (someone) as a lover or spouse; to enjoy sexually.
- To make happy, exhilarate.
- To enjoy.