enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys
: to have a good time
1
: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience
enjoyed great success
2
: to take pleasure or satisfaction in
enjoyableness
noun
enjoyer
noun
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Synonyms of enjoy
Examples of enjoy in a Sentence
Relax and enjoy the view.
He always enjoys a good laugh.
No one enjoys being teased.
She enjoyed great success in her new business.
The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.
They enjoyed a large income from their investments.
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The irony of the baseball game did not escape me, the two of us sitting next to each other, enjoying America’s pastime together, the way a father and son might do.
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Mothers enjoy experiences as much as flowers and candy, so think about bringing yours to one of the events mentioned in this column.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Mothers enjoy experiences as much as flowers and candy, so think about bringing yours to one of the events mentioned in this column.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2026
Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enjoy
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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