enjoy

verb

in-ˈjȯi How to pronounce enjoy (audio)
Definition of enjoynext
1
as in to savor
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 Zion, 11, is smart and creative and enjoys having fun and making others laugh. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Fans will enjoy unparalleled access to their favorite Bravolebrities through must-see panels, immersive activations, exclusive meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, and exciting surprises, experiencing the Bravo universe like never before. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 The star signed autographs and greeted fans before enjoying her night. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Here are the seven best full-bodied Albariños to enjoy this fall. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
  1. savor
  2. have
  3. love
  4. own
  5. like
  6. retain
  7. relish
  8. possess
Verb
  • But it’s all set up that way to offer guests a wide range of options, and every bite is absolutely worth savoring.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Below, just in time to savor the cozy autumnal days ahead of us, Przystup shares her rituals for making the most of the fall.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of savor
Verb
  • New discoveries matter only if companies have the incentive and capital to bring them to market.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Fellow guard Nick Dorn (Indiana) had 8 points and six rebounds.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • The judges love this all-over-the-place contemporary, but Julia looks a little lost throughout.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
  • By this time, the interview has devolved into fun-loving chaos.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of love
Verb
  • Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the ⁠Kehlsteinhaus ​was classified after the ​war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The house is owned by his father-in-law, Robert Brockway, who owned a group of Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Miami metropolitan area.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of own
Verb
  • On the other side is Gadi Eisenkot, a centrist former military chief who is temperate and broadly liked but lacks the political instincts to become a clear favorite.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Cougars stuffed all the ways Utah likes to run the ball until Dampier took matters into his own hands and posted a season high in rushing in electrifying style.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of like
Verb
  • Despite the protests, Vucic retained considerable support among many of Serbia's voters.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Trump revived his promise of $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress.
    — Joe Kovac, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of retain
Verb
  • And a reminder that these millionaires are playing a child’s game, because no one relishes it with quite the joy and verve and passion and emotion and occasional tantrum like Doncic does.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Marchand relishes how Americans responded to his recent performances in New York and Los Angeles.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of relish
Verb
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The person in charge did not possess a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of possess

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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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