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hallelujah

/ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/

Meanings
noun
A shout of “Hallelujah”.

Examples :

"The children erupted in a joyful hallelujah as the teacher announced a pizza party. "
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gratitude noun

/ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/

The state of being grateful.

"My gratitude for my teacher's support was evident in my improved grades. "

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exclaimed verb

/ɛkskleɪmd/

To cry out suddenly, from some strong emotion.

""I won the lottery!" she exclaimed, jumping up and down. "

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classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration hallelujahs

hallelujahs noun

/ˌhæləˈluːjəz/ /ˌhɑːləˈluːjəz/

A shout of “Hallelujah”.

"The students let out hallelujahs when the teacher announced no more pop quizzes. "

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

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exclamation noun

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

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thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

An expression of gratitude.

"After receiving the birthday gift, she expressed her thanksgiving with a big hug. "

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adoration noun

/ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

An act of religious worship.

"The devout student offered adoration to the statue of Saint Jude, hoping for success in her exams. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

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overjoyed verb

/ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈdʒɔɪd/

To give great joy, delight or pleasure to

"The exciting news of her promotion overjoyed her coworkers. "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"