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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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   The meaning of ENJOY is to have a good time. How to use enjoy in a sentence. to have a good time; to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience; to take pleasure or satisfaction in…

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   ENJOY definition: 1. to get pleasure from something: 2. to get pleasure from the situation that you are in: 3…. Learn more.

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   To enjoy something is to take delight or pleasure in something: to have fun doing it. Whatever you like or love, you enjoy. Saying you enjoy something is a major compliment: it means you like it, and it makes you happy. Some people enjoy sports; others enjoy music.

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   ENJOY meaning: 1. to get pleasure from something: 2. to get pleasure from the situation that you are in: 3…. Learn more.

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   Enjoy definition: to experience with joy; take pleasure in. See examples of ENJOY used in a sentence.

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

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENJOY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to experience with joy; take pleasure in. He enjoys Chinese food. 2. to have and use with satisfaction; have the benefit of. He enjoys an excellent income from his trust funds. 3. to find or experience pleasure for (oneself) She seems to enjoy herself at everything she does.