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enjoy

[en-joi] / ɛnˈdʒɔɪ /
VERB
take pleasure in, from something
Synonyms
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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
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dislike hate
WEAK
detest lack need want
VERB
have the benefit or use of
Synonyms
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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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According to Pasadena Humane, dogs who lose their noses for medical reasons can still go on to heal well and enjoy a quality life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Whether because audiences simply enjoy techno-optimism or because a friendly position helps with guest booking, it does seem like non-adversarial tech coverage is a rocket ship right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

If you enjoy winning $150 by giving half of your winnings away, that’s the best choice for you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"I think it's important to have scientific evidence, but if people enjoy doing something, then they should continue to do that," adding that it was important that people used sauna's safely.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We laugh and enjoy being silly so as not to cry.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar