ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.
  2. (intransitive, India) To be satisfied or receive pleasure; to have fun.
  3. (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

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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