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to be delighted; to be glad; to be pleased; to rejoice
to congratulate
to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to
to do with pleasure; to do gladly; to be happy (to do)
祖母は孫の成長を悦ぶ。
My grandmother is delighted by her grandchild's growth.
合格の知らせに家族が悦んでいる。
My family is happy about the passing news.
合格の知らせを聞いて父は悦んだ。
My father was pleased when he heard the news of my passing.