enjoy

verb

in-ˈjȯi How to pronounce enjoy (audio)
Definition of enjoynext
1
as in to love
to take pleasure in TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen

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2
as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world

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Recent Examples of enjoy On Eid al-Fitr, Muslims may spend the morning in prayer at their mosque, then gather with friends and family to eat dinner, enjoy special sweet treats and give gifts. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 The band has previously enjoyed six top 10 albums, including two chart-toppers: Two Shoes (2005) and Rising With the Sun (2016). — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025 On the night before Opening Day, little Marcia Wacha, daughter of pitcher Michael Wacha and his wife, Sarah, enjoyed a special book. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025 Visa Infinite cardholders in Singapore enjoy golf discounts at Sentosa Golf Club and Tanah Merah Country Club on weekdays, excluding public holidays. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enjoy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
  1. love
  2. have
  3. like
  4. own
  5. relish
  6. retain
  7. savor
  8. possess
Verb
  • Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.
    — Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Instead, those who love Maryland basketball were left to wonder if the picture was already crumbling before their eyes.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of love
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  • Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate and independent studio LD Entertainment are circling domestic rights, though a deal has yet to close.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Skelton said the suspects have yet to be identified.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of have
Verb
  • The Wildcats like to push the pace and light up the scoreboard, having been held under 73 points just seven times all season.
    — Tobias Bass, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Most high school bigs want to play outside and that’s to our advantage and liking.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of like
Verb
  • Rebuilding starts with owning the mistake—acknowledge the disconnect, show genuine intent to change, and take real action.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Like Jellyrolls, the restaurant was not owned by Disney and had rented its space for nearly 30 years.
    — Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of own
Verb
  • Levinson obviously relishes bringing all that history to nostalgic life and robustly cycles us through the various eras, especially the ‘50s: from the music, the clothing, the cars, and the details of the homes where Frank and his wife, Bobbie (Debra Messing) live.
    — Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But like any creation of the internet, Sarandos relishes the chatter.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of relish
Verb
  • Lower yields give more concentration, while the higher elevation, averaging around 500 feet, retains high acidity.
    — Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • When Lampard was sacked 18 months later, replacement Tuchel insisted that Barry be retained after hearing about his work.
    — Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of retain
Verb
  • Whether sitting in a trendy dining room in the North Loop, grabbing a hot bowl of noodle soup in a crowded market, or raising a glass at a small-town brewery, the hospitality and creativity of Minnesota’s restaurant scene is a culinary experience worth savoring.
    — AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Guests can savor herbal teas at the garden café or take specialty tea packages to go, bringing the rich heritage of Mayan roots back home.
    — Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of savor
Verb
  • Those under age 21 caught using or possessing marijuana would be guilty of a violation.
    — A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Jurors also convicted him of three counts of gun possession, including possessing an assault weapon, court records show.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of possess

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