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enjoy

[en-joi] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ /
VERB
take pleasure in, from something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate like love relish revel in savor
STRONG
adore dig fancy go mind
WEAK
be entertained be fond of be pleased 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
have the benefit or use of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boast experience have hold maintain own retain use
STRONG
command occupy possess process
WEAK
be blessed be favored reap the benefits
Antonyms
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desert lack let go lose need release
WEAK
detest dislike hate want

Example Sentences

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They enjoy high demand and a surplus of full-tuition payers, while lesser-known campuses juggle cost cuts and steep tuition discounts, including at St. Michael’s, to fill seats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The people don’t just want discomfort; they enjoy it.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

“We have to enjoy today. So if you’re saving towards things and goals in your future, fund those to the best of your ability, and then spend the rest.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

"A lot of people just enjoy this tournament for what it means for spending time with the family."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

We will sleep late tomorrow morning and enjoy our new freedom.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman