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   enjoy

   /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

   verb

   • 1. take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion): "I enjoy watching good films" Similar likelovebe fond ofbe entertained bybe amused bybe pleased byfind/take pleasure inbe keen ondelight inappreciaterejoice inrelishrevel inadorelap upsavourluxuriate 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 favoured 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 › englishENJOY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. enjoy! informal. something you say to someone when you have given that person something and you want them to enjoy it:

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › enjoyEnjoy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 27, 2024 · 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…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENJOY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   The regular verb enjoy means ‘get pleasure from something’. It usually has an object: … (Definition of enjoy from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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

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   5 meanings: 1. to receive pleasure from; take joy in 2. to have the benefit of; use with satisfaction 3. to have as a.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › enjoyENJOY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › enjoyEnjoy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishenjoy verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive] enjoy something (formal) to have something good that is an advantage to you. People 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!

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › enjoyEnjoy - definition of enjoy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to receive pleasure from; take joy in. 2. to have the benefit of; use with satisfaction. 3. to have as a condition; experience: the land enjoyed a summer of rain. 4. archaic to have sexual intercourse with. 5. enjoy oneself to have a good time. [C14: from Old French enjoir, from en- 1 + joir to find pleasure in, from Latin gaudēre to rejoice]

10. 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.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › enjoyenjoy | meaning of enjoy in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    enjoy. Word family (noun) enjoyment (adjective) enjoyable (verb) enjoy (adverb) enjoyably. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English en‧joy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ S1 W1 verb [ transitive] 1 to get pleasure from something Sandra enjoys her job in the city. I enjoyed every minute of it. enjoy doing something Young children enjoy helping around ...