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   En·joy

   /inˈjoi/

   

   verb

   • 1. take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion): "Joe enjoys reading Icelandic family sagas" Similar likelovebe fond ofbe entertained bybe amused bybe pleased byfind/take pleasure inbe keen ondelight inappreciaterejoice inrelishrevel inadorelap upsavorluxuriate inbask inwallow inglory ininformal:fancyget a kick out ofget a thrill out ofget a buzz out ofgo a bundle onOpposite dislikehate
   • ▪ have a pleasant time: "I could never enjoy myself, knowing you were in your room alone"
   • ▪ used to urge someone to take pleasure in what is being offered or is about to happen: informal North American "Bake until the filling starts to bubble and the crust turns golden brown. Enjoy!"
   • 2. possess and benefit from: "the security forces enjoy legal immunity from prosecution" Similar benefit fromhave the benefit ofreap the benefits ofhave the advantagehave the use ofhave availableavail oneself ofbe blessed withbe favored withbe endowed withbe born withbe possessed ofhavepossessownboastarchaic:participate ofOpposite lack

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French enjoier ‘give joy to’ or enjoïr ‘enjoy’, both based on Latin gaudere ‘rejoice’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. enjoyer noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishENJOY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ENJOY definition: 1. If you enjoy something, it gives you pleasure: 2. to get pleasure from something that you are…. Learn more.

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   Definition of enjoy verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jun 8, 2024 · enjoy (third-person singular simple present enjoys, present participle enjoying, simple past and past participle enjoyed) ( transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something. Enjoy your holidays! I enjoy dancing. ( transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusENJOY - 35 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to enjoy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of enjoy.

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   Synonyms for ENJOY in English: take pleasure in or from, like, love, appreciate, relish, delight in, revel in, be pleased with, be fond of, be keen on, ….

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   Discover 1233 unique synonyms for 'enjoy' including antonyms, paraphrases, hypernyms, homophones and hyponyms on Thesaurus.net.

8. www.definitions.net › definition › enjoyWhat does enjoy mean? - Definitions.net

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   Enjoy refers to the act of taking pleasure or delight in an activity, situation, or experience. It involves experiencing a sense of satisfaction, happiness, or gratification from circumstances, people or things. It typically implies a positive emotional response or attitude toward something.

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   Definition of enjoy. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENJOYING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    enjoy verb [T] (PLEASURE) A1. to get pleasure from something: I really enjoyed that movie / book / concert / party / meal. [ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meet ing people and see ing new places. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

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    Find 64 different ways to say ENJOY, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.