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- pronunciation:
- ihn
joI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
enjoys, enjoying, enjoyed |
| definition 1: |
to find pleasure or joy in.
I enjoy football more than baseball.She doesn't really enjoy her work, but she needs the money.He has always enjoyed going to the theater and eating at fine restaurants.I did not enjoy his treating me in that patronizing way.She seems to enjoy it when other people embarrass themselves.- synonyms:
- like, love, relish
- antonyms:
- abominate
- similar words:
- admire, eat up, fancy, savor, taste
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| definition 2: |
to benefit from; have the use of.
Both of my grandparents enjoy good health.The east coast is enjoying fair weather this week.- synonyms:
- avail oneself of
- antonyms:
- lack
- similar words:
- boast, experience, have, know, possess, retain, taste
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| definition 3: |
to experience pleasure or happiness for (oneself).
She enjoyed herself at the party.- similar words:
- bask, delight, indulge, regale
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| related words: |
adore, groove, love, partake, possess |
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