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
see also enjoy oneself
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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Despite the ceremonial start on February 6 with the Opening Ceremony in San Siro Stadium, Milan, competition will begin even in advance of the official opening with fans able to enjoy nearly three full weeks of high-stakes competition beginning on February 4.
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Along with his love of his family, Steadham owned a small aircraft and enjoyed recreational flying.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Really enjoyed these characters.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The strength that the NFL is enjoying this year is in sharp contrast to the string of PR nightmares that the league faced not so long ago.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Along with his love of his family, Steadham owned a small aircraft and enjoyed recreational flying.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Really enjoyed these characters.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The strength that the NFL is enjoying this year is in sharp contrast to the string of PR nightmares that the league faced not so long ago.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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