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be pleased

VERB
delight in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admire adore appreciate cherish indulge in relish revel in savor
WEAK
amuse oneself be content dig eat up enjoy feast on get a kick out of get high on get off on glory in groove on like live a little live it up love luxuriate in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abhor condemn despise detest dislike hate
VERB
enjoy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate like love relish revel in savor
STRONG
adore dig fancy go mind
WEAK
be entertained be fond of delight in dote on drink in eat up flip over freak out on get a charge out of get a kick out of get high on have a ball have a good time have fun live a little live it up luxuriate in paint the town rejoice in take joy in thrill to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate
WEAK
detest lack need want
VERB
get a kick out of
Synonyms
WEAK
dig enjoy get a bang out of get a charge out of get pleasure from gloat over take pleasure in

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Fans of another 1980s franchise, “Die Hard,” will be pleased to note there is also a part for Reginald VelJohnson, who played John McClane’s cop buddy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Now that it’s here, surely action seekers will be pleased.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

While Amazon was said to be pleased with the program, which earned an Emmy, but the company has made no further commitment to live news programming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026

Investors likely will be pleased by the company’s balance sheet.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

“Jawad Sahib will not be pleased if you walk around his house while he's not here,” I called out.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed

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