Enjoy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enjoy is a verb meaning (transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
Meaning
(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.
- (intransitive, India) To be satisfied or receive pleasure; to have fun.
- (transitive) To have sexual intercourse with.
Example Sentences
Enjoy your holidays! I very much enjoy dancing.
I plan to go travelling while I still enjoy good health.
I've really enjoyed you and your sister showing me around.
It is not a crime to enjoy some bacon or a trout or what have you.
Word Forms
- enjoys
- enjoying
- enjoyed
Synonyms for enjoy
Depending on context, synonyms include appreciate, rejoice, relish, pleasure, feast, coitize.
Antonyms for enjoy
Common opposites include endure, suffer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include revel, love, relish, savor, savour, bask.
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Sources & Attribution
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