enjoys; enjoyed; enjoying
1
: to take pleasure in (something)
Did you enjoy [=like] the movie?
Relax and enjoy the view.
He always enjoys a good laugh.
No one enjoys being teased.
Note: In speech, enjoy is sometimes used by itself as an informal way of saying that you hope someone will enjoy something.
2
: to have or experience (something good or helpful)
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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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/enjoy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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