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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

Example Sentences

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"As Rob used to say, everyone should have a friend like Kevin and so many people will be pleased to see him get this recognition."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 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

State Rep. James Talarico, the winner of Tuesday’s Democratic primary, will no doubt be pleased if he’s pitted against Paxton in November, and so will many down-ballot Democrats.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

“And the gentlemen may be pleased to enjoy the claret. Its owner spake of it highly.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

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