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take pleasure in

VERB
admire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adore applaud appreciate cherish commend credit extol hail honor idolize laud marvel at praise prize respect revere treasure worship
STRONG
approve esteem eulogize glorify value venerate
WEAK
be crazy about be crazy for be crazy over be mad about be nuts about be stuck on be sweet on be wild about delight in fall for get high on go for groove on hold in respect look up to moon over pay homage to rate highly think highly of wonder at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blame censure condemn criticize denounce despise dishonor dislike disparage disrespect hate not care reproach
STRONG
mock
WEAK
abhor detest execrate scorn
VERB
get a kick out of
Synonyms
WEAK
be pleased dig enjoy get a bang out of get a charge out of get pleasure from gloat over

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In times like these, it’s important to take pleasure in the little things — like the fact that Monday was probably not a great day for Samuel Alito.

From Salon ● May 6, 2026

Aristotle recognized that we take pleasure in viewing fictional representations of tragedies, suffering and mutilated corpses that would repulse us if we confronted them in reality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026

He seems to take pleasure in making everything personal.

From Slate ● Nov. 8, 2025

They take pleasure in the small things - celebrating Christmas for three months straight, or "crying my eyes out" at the Abba Voyage show.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024

It is as if they want you to know where you are and to take pleasure in knowing it.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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