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 Billups, executive director of the central region for Boeing space advocacy and global engagement, enjoys visiting the John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club in Gary every year. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 More than racing, there’s also a swap meet, automobilia, featured speakers, concessions, and more to enjoy over the long weekend. — Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Rodgers added that he's enjoyed spending time with his brother’s children. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 Robert Pattinson wants Chris Hansen to take a seat and enjoy the new movie about him. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoy

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In a month without much to savor, this is when Houston can take solace.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Like its predecessor in the space, Lanna will be a full-service restaurant, a place to unwind and savor each bite.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of savor

Verb

Today, 55% of the city's residents have Middle Eastern ancestry, and the mayor, police chief, and schools superintendent are all Muslims of Arab descent.

— Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026
Hong Kong once had a vibrant civil society marked by protests and a freewheeling press.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of have

Verb

Within a relationship or in its wake, love and hate often cohabitate.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Drummer Stan Lynch left the group for good in 1994, seemingly with some musical estrangement from Petty at the time, though he was known to stay in loving contact with other members of the band in subsequent decades.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of love

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns BNSF, and the railroad is a fierce critic of Vena’s takeover bid for Norfolk Southern.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
According to court documents, Kenneth Charles Kessler III, 43, of Miami, and Michael Andrew Gomez, 43, of Miramar, owned and operated seven durable medical equipment supply companies based in Florida.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of own

Verb

Lamb liked to link play, although City also had plenty of joy down the flanks.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As for the journalist, with the anniversary comes reflection on the first responders, those who lost their lives and others who like him, are still living with the consequences.

— Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of like

Verb

The budget is likely to retain a focus on devolution, greater public control of public services and more private sector partnerships, but contain little to change the macro outlook, Monks said in a note Monday.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Had Woltemade not headed out, Newcastle may have had to pivot to an alternative, or opt to retain funds for January.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of retain

Verb

But above all else, Shelton relishes the opportunity to play tennis on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays — the business ends of tournaments, as they’re often called.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
But the home crowd relished a 4-0 win, even against such limited opposition as Azerbaijan's Champions League debutant Sabah.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

But while Maye is a more polished passer than Allen was through three seasons, Allen still possesses a level of dominance no one else has replicated.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
With All-Pro tight end Bowers serving as the centerpiece alongside Michael Mayer and wideout Tre Tucker, the offense possesses far more execution upside than last fall—all while Mendoza develops behind the scenes.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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