"triumphed" in the verb sense
1. prevail, triumph
prove superior
"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
2. wallow, rejoice, triumph
be ecstatic with joy
3. gloat, triumph, crow
dwell on with satisfaction
4. exuberate, exult, rejoice, triumph, jubilate
to express great joy
"Who cannot exult in Spring?"
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