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enjoy
[en-joi]
verb (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.
enjoy
/ ɪnˈdʒɔɪ /
verb
to receive pleasure from; take joy in
to have the benefit of; use with satisfaction
to have as a condition; experience
the land enjoyed a summer of rain
archaic, to have sexual intercourse with
to have a good time
Other Word Forms
- enjoyer noun
- enjoyingly adverb
- preenjoy verb (used with object)
- reenjoy verb (used with object)
- unenjoyed adjective
- unenjoying adjective
- unenjoyingly adverb
- enjoyably adverb
- enjoyable adjective
- enjoyableness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of enjoy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of enjoy1
Example Sentences
The Supreme Court has made clear that presidents enjoy broad immunity for their actions while in office.
Boxing enjoys immense popularity in Ghana and has produced numerous big names, including the legendary former two-weight world champion Azumah Nelson.
"I really enjoyed knowing that I was pregnant and that our baby, Lyra, was there with us on stage performing."
“I just enjoyed winning the money for the people,” White says.
Once there, she savors “the beautiful buildings, the orange trees, the smells and flavors of the food,” enjoying the chance to get to know the culture more deeply than a one-time visitor might.
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