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Meaning of enjoy in English
enjoyverb [ T ] uk
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/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ us
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enjoy verb [T]
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A1 to get pleasure from something: I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal. [ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places.
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to get pleasure from somethingenjoyEnjoy your meal!enjoy yourselfHe's enjoying himself at his job.likeI like hiking a lot.loveAfter working in the garden, I love a good soak in the tub.relishJonathan always relishes a challenge.lap upHe lapped up all the attention they gave him.
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enjoy yourself
A2 to get pleasure from the situation that you are in: I don't think Marie is enjoying herself very much at school. Come on, why aren't you dancing? Enjoy yourselves!
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to get pleasure from somethingenjoyEnjoy your meal!enjoy yourselfHe's enjoying himself at his job.likeI like hiking a lot.loveAfter working in the garden, I love a good soak in the tub.relishJonathan always relishes a challenge.lap upHe lapped up all the attention they gave him.
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More examplesFewer examplesI'm ready to go home now but I don't want to drag you away if you're enjoying yourself.The beer festival was a huge open-air event with music, stalls and everyone enjoying themselves.Time passes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself.Don't be spoilsport - let the children enjoy themselves a little!We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously at the party.
enjoy! informal
something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it: Here are your drinks. Enjoy!
More examplesFewer examplesI used to enjoy going to the theatre, but I don't get much opportunity now.After a hard day's work I enjoy a beer or two."It was very kind of you to look after the baby all day." "Oh, it was nothing, I enjoyed it."I enjoyed my course at first, but after a time I got bored with it.The whole family was enjoying a leisurely stroll in the sunshine.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Taking pleasure in something
bask
bask in something
bask/bathe in reflected glory idiom
be a glutton for punishment idiom
be a great one for something idiom
gad about/around (somewhere)
get off on something
get over something/someone
get your jollies idiom
glory in something
glutton
live it up idiom
luxuriate in something
masochism
masochistic
masochistically
savour
slaver
wallow
whoop it up idiom
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enjoy verb [T]
(GOOD THING)
C2 to have something good or lucky: Even though he's 86, he enjoys excellent health.
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Experiencing and suffering
(straight) from the horse's mouth idiom
afflict
affliction
almost/nearly die of something idiom
be a martyr to something idiom
be a victim of your own success idiom
bear
count
go through
grip
hands-on
hit someone where they live idiom
hold on idiom
horse
practical
seat-of-the-pants
see life idiom
stricken
suffer the consequences
taste
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EnjoyThe regular verb enjoy means ‘get pleasure from something’. It usually has an object: …
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enjoyverb [ T ] us
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enjoy verb [T]
(LIKE TO DO)
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to feel happy because of doing or experiencing something: We enjoyed the scenery. I enjoyed your book very much. Enjoy your weekend. She liked her job because she enjoyed meeting people.
To enjoy yourself is to feel happy because of a situation or an event in which you took part: I really enjoyed myself last night.
enjoy verb [T]
(BENEFIT)
to have the benefit of something: The schools here enjoy strong community support. She enjoyed good health well into her 90s.
(Definition of enjoy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of enjoy
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After we had enjoyed the meal the company delighted in drinking and singing.
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The letters also imply that he had enjoyed the nuns' hospitality on occasions.
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Many of these large, horizontally-integrated enterprises enjoyed the economic power and legal autonomy to dominate key sectors of the labor market.
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First, large corporations enjoyed massive economic power to defeat unionization drives decisively.
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In this stage of society the worker enjoys the entire product of his labor.
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1968 to 1982, when they enjoyed a modicum of internal autonomy.
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The term "international thought" has not enjoyed a currency comparable to that of "political thought".
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Married men, by contrast, lived orderly lives and enjoyed a happy existence because of their families' kindness and attention.
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The sovereign must decide what to do in order to restore the normality the community enjoyed prior to the crisis.
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Few admitted that the upper-class existence that they all enjoyed was, in the empire as elsewhere, shaped and textured by unfree labor.
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Many have enjoyed relatively long tenures raising livestock on their farms, with little or no offfarm income.
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A small number of rural inhabitants (9%) enjoys coverage under government insurance, labor insurance, and private health insurance.
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They resided in private bedrooms, sometimes accompanied by family members, dined with the doctors in the plush hall, and enjoyed a rich recreational program.
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The social liminality enjoyed by musicians, however, often carries with it certain social costs.
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We do not have the recourse he enjoyed when thinking about home.
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樂趣, 享受…的樂趣, 喜愛…
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enjoy (PLEASURE)
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enjoy (GOOD THING)
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enjoy (LIKE TO DO)
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as in to love
as in to have
as in to loveas in to have
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enjoy
verb
Definition of enjoy
1
as in to love
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
Synonyms & Similar Words
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love
like
relish
savor
savour
appreciate
adore
take to
admire
get off (on)
rejoice (in)
delight (in)
fancy
go for
revel (in)
dig
get a charge out of
prefer
get a kick out of
have a soft spot for
groove (on)
revere
cherish
treasure
venerate
be partial to
value
drink (in)
worship
prize
idolize
devour
eat (up)
cotton (to)
feast (on)
dote (on)
indulge (in)
favor
wallow (in)
luxuriate (in)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
hate
dislike
detest
loathe
abhor
despise
condemn
abominate
scorn
2
as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
Synonyms & Similar Words
have
own
retain
possess
hold
keep
rejoice in
command
withhold
reserve
carry
sport
boast
show off
bear
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
want
lack
abandon
renounce
relinquish
yield
surrender
need
discard
require
dump
reject
decline
disclaim
cede
hand over
disown
repudiate
spurn
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enjoy
verb
en·joy
in-ˈjȯi
en-
enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys
Synonyms of enjoy
intransitive verb
: to have a good time
transitive verb
1
: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience
enjoyed great success
2
: to take pleasure or satisfaction in
enjoyable
in-ˈjȯi-ə-bəl
en-
adjective
enjoyableness
noun
enjoyably
in-ˈjȯi-ə-blē
en-
adverb
enjoyer
noun
Phrases
enjoy oneself
: to have a good time
Synonyms
adore
delight (in)
dig
fancy
get off (on)
groove (on)
like
love
rejoice (in)
relish
revel (in)
savor
savour
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Examples of enjoy in a Sentence
Relax and enjoy the view.
He always enjoys a good laugh.
No one enjoys being teased.
She enjoyed great success in her new business.
The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.
They enjoyed a large income from their investments.
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Path Of Totality While everyone in North America will see the partial phases through solar eclipse glasses, only those within the 115-mile-wide track of the moon’s shadow will enjoy a brief totality.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
On the second day, guests will enjoy a visit to the Ambanis' animal rescue.
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People who know a little Yiddish will enjoy the sprinkling of that language's flavorful words throughout the script.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024
This Short gave a way for her global fanbase to not only enjoy her new music video but also create something of their own to be part of her world and her moment.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2024
With water parks, an outlet mall, incredible dining, and beach activities like paddle boarding and parasailing, this gorgeous coastline has endless options for the grandkids to enjoy.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
Unleash your inner artist while enjoying delicious craft beers.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
This ensemble of jazz musicians puts out a special experience for people to enjoy.
—Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2024
In the evenings, guests can enjoy live DJ and bottle service.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English enjoien, from Anglo-French enjoir, enjoier to gladden, enjoy, from en- + joie joy
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
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enjoy
verb
en·joy
in-ˈjȯi
1
: to have or experience as a benefit or for one's use
enjoy great success enjoying the freedom to pursue one's interests
2
: to take pleasure from
I didn't enjoy the movie
enjoyable
-ə-bəl
adjective
enjoyableness
noun
enjoyably
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Browse related words to learn more about word associations.appreciateverbas in be grateful, thankfulacknowledgebe appreciativebe indebtedbe obligedenjoyflip overfreak out onget high ongive thanksgroove onwelcomeappreciateverbas in value highlyadmireadoreapplaudcherishenjoyesteemextolhonorlikelook up tolovepraiseprizerate highlyrelishrespectsavorthink highly oftreasurevalueappreciatesverbas in value highlyadmireadoreapplaudapprisecherishenjoyesteemextolhonorlikelook up tolovepraiseprizerate highlyregardrelishrespectsavortreasureappreciatesverbas in be grateful, thankfulacknowledgebe appreciativebe indebtedbe obligedenjoyflip overfreak out onget high ongive thanksgroove onwelcomebaskverbas in lie in glorydelight inderive pleasureenjoyindulgeluxuriaterelishrevelrollicksavortake comforttake pleasurewallowwelterViewing 5/74 related wordsShow 10 moreAdvertisementDiscover MoreExample SentencesWhen asked why they like TikTok, platform users say they enjoy watching someone else’s videos, liking content, and following other users.From Search Engine WatchKeen political observers will quickly point out that polling in 2016 also showed Clinton with wider leads right before the election than she actually enjoyed.From Washington PostWe spend a lot of time on our phones, so finding time-saving shortcuts can help us get more stuff done or free up some precious minutes to enjoy anything that doesn’t require staring at a screen.From Popular-ScienceFrom Luis Aparicio to Albert Pujols, international players have always enjoyed a starring role in Major League Baseball.From OzyAmbar Bhattacharyya, managing director, Maverick VenturesI really enjoyed the book Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.From Fortune“Having been a legislator and a mayor, I particularly enjoy being a chief executive,” he said.From The Daily BeastEither way, guests seeking a holiday getaway there can also enjoy a tingle of telling truth to power by posting their own reviews.From The Daily BeastYou may just enjoy the rich, smooth fruit of their labor that little bit more.From The Daily BeastMary Soames is an exception to the rule that gilded offspring endure life rather than enjoy it.From The Daily BeastThe lads can enjoy a good pop shot, but should a woman come, all hell breaks loose.From The Daily BeastShe reached forward to it in ecstasy; but she might not enjoy it, save at the price which her conscience exacted.From Project GutenbergShe made an end of her correspondence, and sat down to a delicious little supper alone; as she best liked to enjoy these treats.From Project GutenbergWhen she got to the cadenza, he laid down his bton, and retired to lean against the door and enjoy it.From Project GutenbergThey had come down from the kraal to enjoy the sport and get some of the meat, of which they are particularly fond.From Project GutenbergOn Louis entering his chamber, he sent away Lorenzo; that he, at least, might enjoy the sleep that fled his master's eyes.From Project GutenbergSynonym of the dayMarch 06, 2024Which one is a synonym for stress?accentrespiteaccessGet the answerStart each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!Sign UpBy clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.On this page you'll find 130 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to enjoy, such as: appreciate, like, love, relish, revel in, and savor.From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBrowse#aabbccddeeffgghhiijjkkllmmnnooppqqrrssttuuvvwwxxyyzzAboutCareersShopContact usAdvertise with usCookies, terms, & privacyDo not sell my infoFollow usGet the Synonym of the Day every day!Sign upBy clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.My account© 2024 Dictionary.com, LLC
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TO GET PLEASURE FROM SOMETHINGEnjoy your meal!
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enjoy yourself He's enjoying himself at his job.like I like hiking a lot.love After working in the garden, I love a good soak in the tub.relish formal Jonathan always relishes a challenge.lap up He lapped up all the attention they gave him.revel in She revelled in her role as team manager.delight in She seems to delight in making other people look stupid.savour UK It was the first chocolate he'd had for over a year, so he savoured every mouthful.have a ball informal We had a ball in Miami.have a whale of a time informal I had a whale of a time on the school trip.
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The audience enjoyed the new opera.
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likeappreciateadmirethink well oftake pleasure inbe pleased withrejoice indelight infancyrelishsavoreat upSlang get a kick out ofSlang
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dislikehatedetestloatheabhorabominatedespiseAmericans enjoy some of the world's most beautiful scenery.
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have the benefit ofbe blessed withhavepossessown
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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach™Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipsenjoy[ en-joi ]show ipaSee synonyms for: enjoyenjoyedenjoyingenjoys on Thesaurus.comverb (used with object)to experience with joy; take pleasure in: He enjoys Chinese food.to have and use with satisfaction; have the benefit of: He enjoys an excellent income from his trust funds.to find or experience pleasure for (oneself): She seems to enjoy herself at everything she does.to undergo (an improvement): Automobile manufacturers have enjoyed a six-percent rise in sales over the past month.to have intercourse with.See moreOrigin of enjoy1First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English enjoyen “to make joyful,” from Old French enjoier “to give joy to”; see en-1, joyOther words for enjoy1 appreciate, fancy, relish, savor 2 possess, ownSee synonyms for enjoy on Thesaurus.comOther words from enjoyen·joy·er, nounen·joy·ing·ly, adverbpre·en·joy, verb (used with object)re·en·joy, verb (used with object)un·en·joyed, adjectiveun·en·joy·ing, adjectiveun·en·joy·ing·ly, adverbWords Nearby enjoyenisleEniwetokenjambmentenjoinenjoinderenjoyenjoyableenjoymentenkephalinEnkiEnkiduDictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use enjoy in a sentenceWhen asked why they like TikTok, platform users say they enjoy watching someone else’s videos, liking content, and following other users.What you must know about TikTok for business | Connie Benton | September 17, 2020 | Search Engine WatchKeen political observers will quickly point out that polling in 2016 also showed Clinton with wider leads right before the election than she actually enjoyed.The key shifts in Minnesota and Wisconsin that have improved Biden’s chances of victory | Philip Bump | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostWe spend a lot of time on our phones, so finding time-saving shortcuts can help us get more stuff done or free up some precious minutes to enjoy anything that doesn’t require staring at a screen.Get around your phone more quickly than you already are | David Nield | September 16, 2020 | Popular-ScienceFrom Luis Aparicio to Albert Pujols, international players have always enjoyed a starring role in Major League Baseball.Can Small-Town America Survive Pandemic’s Hit to Minor League Baseball? | Charu Kasturi | September 14, 2020 | OzyAmbar Bhattacharyya, managing director, Maverick VenturesI really enjoyed the book Shoe Dog by Phil Knight.Book recommendations from Fortune’s 40 under 40 in health | Rachel King | September 9, 2020 | Fortune“Having been a legislator and a mayor, I particularly enjoy being a chief executive,” he said.The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races | David Freedlander | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTEither way, guests seeking a holiday getaway there can also enjoy a tingle of telling truth to power by posting their own reviews.Inside the ‘Surprisingly Great’ North Korean Hacker Hotel | Michael Daly | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou may just enjoy the rich, smooth fruit of their labor that little bit more.When It Comes to Great Whisky, The Size of Your Still Matters | | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMary Soames is an exception to the rule that gilded offspring endure life rather than enjoy it.Churchill’s Secret Treasures for Sale: A British PM’s Life on the Auction Block | Tom Teodorczuk | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe lads can enjoy a good pop shot, but should a woman come, all hell breaks loose.The UK’s War on Porn: ‘Proof That Men Making These Rules Do Not See Women as Equals’ | Aurora Snow | December 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe reached forward to it in ecstasy; but she might not enjoy it, save at the price which her conscience exacted.Hilda Lessways | Arnold BennettShe made an end of her correspondence, and sat down to a delicious little supper alone; as she best liked to enjoy these treats.Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodWhen she got to the cadenza, he laid down his bton, and retired to lean against the door and enjoy it.Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThey had come down from the kraal to enjoy the sport and get some of the meat, of which they are particularly fond.Hunting the Lions | R.M. BallantyneOn Louis entering his chamber, he sent away Lorenzo; that he, at least, might enjoy the sleep that fled his master's eyes.The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for enjoyenjoy/ (ɪnˈdʒɔɪ) /verb(tr)to receive pleasure from; take joy into have the benefit of; use with satisfactionto have as a condition; experience: the land enjoyed a summer of rainarchaic to have sexual intercourse withenjoy oneself to have a good timeSee moreOrigin of enjoy1C14: from Old French enjoir, from en- 1 + joir to find pleasure in, from Latin gaudēre to rejoiceDerived forms of enjoyenjoyable, adjectiveenjoyableness, nounenjoyably, adverbenjoyer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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A1 to get pleasure from something: I really enjoyed that movie/book/concert/party/meal. [ + -ing verb ] I want to travel because I enjoy meeting people and seeing new places.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to get pleasure from somethingenjoyEnjoy your meal!enjoy yourselfHe's enjoying himself at his job.likeI like hiking a lot.loveAfter working in the garden, I love a good soak in the tub.relishJonathan always relishes a challenge.lap upHe lapped up all the attention they gave him.
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enjoy yourself
A2 to get pleasure from the situation that you are in: I don't think Marie is enjoying herself very much at school. Come on, why aren't you dancing? Enjoy yourselves!
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to get pleasure from somethingenjoyEnjoy your meal!enjoy yourselfHe's enjoying himself at his job.likeI like hiking a lot.loveAfter working in the garden, I love a good soak in the tub.relishJonathan always relishes a challenge.lap upHe lapped up all the attention they gave him.
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More examplesFewer examplesI'm ready to go home now but I don't want to drag you away if you're enjoying yourself.The beer festival was a huge open-air event with music, stalls and everyone enjoying themselves.Time passes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself.Don't be spoilsport - let the children enjoy themselves a little!We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously at the party.
enjoy! informal
something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it: Here are your drinks. Enjoy!
More examplesFewer examplesI used to enjoy going to the theater, but I don't get much opportunity now.After a hard day's work I enjoy a beer or two."It was very kind of you to look after the baby all day." "Oh, it was nothing, I enjoyed it."I enjoyed my course at first, but after a time I got bored with it.The whole family was enjoying a leisurely stroll in the sunshine.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Taking pleasure in something
bask
bask in something
bask/bathe in reflected glory idiom
be a glutton for punishment idiom
be a great one for something idiom
gad about/around (somewhere)
get off on something
get over something/someone
get your jollies idiom
glory in something
glutton
live it up idiom
luxuriate in something
masochism
masochistic
masochistically
slaver
wallow
wallow in something
whoop it up idiom
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enjoy verb [T]
(GOOD THING)
C2 to have something good or lucky: Even though he's 86, he enjoys excellent health.
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Experiencing and suffering
(straight) from the horse's mouth idiom
afflict
affliction
almost/nearly die of something idiom
be a martyr to something idiom
be a victim of your own success idiom
bear
count
go through
grip
hands-on
hit someone where they live idiom
hold on idiom
horse
practical
seat-of-the-pants
see life idiom
stricken
suffer the consequences
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EnjoyThe regular verb enjoy means ‘get pleasure from something’. It usually has an object: …
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enjoy verb [T]
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to feel happy because of doing or experiencing something: We enjoyed the scenery. I enjoyed your book very much. Enjoy your weekend. She liked her job because she enjoyed meeting people.
To enjoy yourself is to feel happy because of a situation or an event in which you took part: I really enjoyed myself last night.
enjoy verb [T]
(BENEFIT)
to have the benefit of something: The schools here enjoy strong community support. She enjoyed good health well into her 90s.
(Definition of enjoy from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of enjoy
enjoy
He was just someone that you enjoyed being around.
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How blessed we were to enjoy his talent.
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Their top priority seems to be enjoying their life together.
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Please be respectful to the places you enjoy.
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In fact, unless they are experts, they enjoy more expensive wine slightly less.
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Just enjoy it and get on with the fun of nightlife.
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Because maybe you don't have to be from a particular place to enjoy -- and share -- its music.
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She did not enjoy visitors, or people of any kind, really.
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Verb
enjoy (PLEASURE)
enjoy yourself
enjoy!
enjoy (GOOD THING)
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enjoy (LIKE TO DO)
enjoy (BENEFIT)
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Definition of enjoy verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
enjoy verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ he / she / it enjoys /ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/ /ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/ past simple enjoyed /ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/ /ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/ past participle enjoyed /ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/ /ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/ -ing form enjoying /ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/ /ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
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[transitive] to get pleasure from something enjoy something We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York.Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it.She seems to be enjoying life in Paris. enjoy doing something I enjoy playing tennis and squash.I really enjoyed watching the film again.More Like This Verbs usually followed by -ing formsVerbs usually followed by -ing formsavoidconsiderdelaydenyenjoyescapefinishgive upimagineinvolvementionmindmisspostponepractiseresistrisksuggestExtra ExamplesI simply enjoy the feeling of power.I was just beginning to enjoy it when the rain came down.She greatly enjoys her work.We enjoyed the game immensely.I hope you enjoy your trip.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbenormouslygreatlyhugely…verb + enjoybe able toseem tobegin to…phrasesenjoy yourselfjust enjoy it/somethingSee full entry
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[transitive] enjoy yourself to be happy and get pleasure from what you are doingThey all enjoyed themselves at the party.The kids all seemed to enjoy themselves.Grammar Point enjoyenjoyNote the following patterns:I enjoyed myself at the party.I enjoyed at the party.Thanks. I really enjoyed it.Thanks. I really enjoyed.I enjoy playing basketball.I enjoy to play basketball.I enjoy reading very much.I enjoy very much reading.I hope you enjoy your trip.I hope you enjoy with your trip.Topics Feelingsa2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbenormouslygreatlyhugely…verb + enjoybe able toseem tobegin to…phrasesenjoy yourselfjust enjoy it/somethingSee full entry
[transitive] enjoy something (formal) to have something good that is an advantage to youPeople in this country enjoy a high standard of living.He's always enjoyed good health.Departmental managers enjoy considerable autonomy in the workplace. [intransitive] enjoy! (informal) used to say that you hope somebody gets pleasure from something that you are giving them or recommending to themHere's that book I promised you. Enjoy! Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French enjoier ‘give joy to’ or enjoïr ‘enjoy’, both based on Latin gaudere ‘rejoice’.See enjoy in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee enjoy in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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enjambement noun
enjoin verb
enjoy verb
enjoyable adjective
enjoyably adverb
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