ENJOY Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoy

verb

in-ˈjȯi

Definition of enjoy

as in to savor

to take pleasure in TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen

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as in to have

to keep, control, or experience as one's own a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world

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Recent Examples of enjoy However, these benefits can’t be fully enjoyed if you’re left with flat and slick strands. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026 Among those spotted enjoying the festivities were Donna Kelce, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Heidi Gardner and Benson Boone, who raced across the city on a Citi Bike with friends to catch the show in time after weather concerns shifted the schedule. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Jaslyn is also very active and enjoys spending time outdoors. — Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026 The franchise-best performance enjoyed by Toy Story 5 comes thanks, at least in large part, to Swift's involvement. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoy

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After six years spent with this slowly forming family, emphasizing the luck and effort and energy required to get here, there’s no reason to manufacture extra drama now; not when the little moments mean so much and savoring them feels so gratifying.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Karagach emphasized Sulta Rosa is designed for enjoyment throughout the day, inviting guests to relax and savor the moment in a family-friendly setting.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of savor

Verb

According to the couple’s daughter, like Pearl, Cotliar loved being a grandparent and kept folders with photos and accomplishments of his grandchildren.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three who loved to sing and write poetry, was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis in January.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of love

Verb

Shilpa's incredible pie crust has cream cheese in it or there are many pie makers that like to use lard or shortenings.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
And what that’s telling us is that there’s a molecule, ozone in that case, that really likes to absorb that wavelength of light and therefore make the planet appear a little bit larger.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026

Definition of like

Verb

The Lionesses retained their title, beating the world champions on penalties in the final in Switzerland.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.

— Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of retain

Verb

Upon their return, Hansen said that the human experience was an extraordinary one for him and his crewmates and relished that spectators across the world seemed to share in their excitement.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Most parents relish the thought of having an easygoing child—one who appears agreeable, adaptable, and easy to get along with.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 July 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

As a producer with a foot in both the classic-rock and modern pop/rap worlds, Watt possesses both a fanboy’s reverence for Stones history and a shrewd knowledge of the precision mechanics practiced in pro songwriters’ rooms.

— Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
The Mississippi State commit from Atlanta hit 19 home runs in 33 games this past season and possesses 20-20 upside.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 July 2026

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