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- pronunciation:
- ihn
joI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Grammatical Patterns, 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.[verb + gerund
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I did not enjoy his treating me in that patronizing way.[verb + possessive adj + gerund
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She seems to enjoy it when other people embarrass themselves.[verb + it + when + clause
]
- 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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