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enjoy

en·joy

UK/enˈd͡ʒoɪ/ US/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ very common

verb

1.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

  • “She relished her fame and basked in her glory”
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2.

have benefit from

  • “enjoy privileges”
3.

get pleasure from

  • “I love cooking”
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4.

have for one''s benefit

  • “The industry enjoyed a boom”
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5.

take delight in

  • “he delights in his granddaughter”
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Origin

From Middle English enjoyen, from Old French enjoier, anjoier, enjoer (“to give joy, receive with joy, rejoice”), equivalent to en- + joy.

Phrases

  • enjoy oneself
  • enjoy your holiday
  • enjoy your meal

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