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 Scotto’s able to watch customers enjoy dishes rooted in his family’s history—including Grandma’s Potato Croquettes—while employees make money and a brand his family owns continues to grow. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 Its population quadruples, returning to celebrate, enjoy themselves and show off the transatlantic feat. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2026 Check out sportswear and accessories in a time-warp atmosphere at Bahle’s and enjoy the Hop Lot Brewing beer garden. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Shawn Mendes has been enjoying his life out of the spotlight. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoy

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Verb

As the lot emptied, the brothers stuck around to savor the wine.

— Arthur Holland Michel, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
In a month without much to savor, this is when Houston can take solace.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of savor

Verb

Book the white, cream, and silver Diaghilev suite, which has double doors that open onto a small balcony with the bay of Positano at your feet.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
On Friday, the pope strongly reiterated the Church's pro-life teachings, criticizing initiatives to allow assisted dying for those who have incurable illnesses.

— Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of have

Verb

This is the loose canon who loves nothing more than a boozy brunch or last-minute excursion and will make friends with anyone at the drop of a hat.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
It might be pondered, for example, by people who love pets, consider the ethics of eating meat, or worry about the biosphere.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of love

Verb

Federal officials allege that the companies used the funds from the loans to repay outstanding business loans borrowed by a separate Wolak and Lentini-owned company, which was prohibited under the terms of the loans.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The choice for the bell was intuitive, going back to the logo for Illinois Bell (now owned by AT&T), which featured, yes, a bell.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of own

Verb

The need to be liked makes brands write polished statements aimed at everyone watching while the person actually affected waits.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Leo appeals to loftier questions about life Unlike Francis, who liked to travel to small Catholic communities far from Rome, Leo has been keen to emphasize and reawaken Europe’s Christian roots.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of like

Verb

Public Clothing retains the Derek Lam brand, which continues to be designed by creative director Robert Rodriguez.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Mulch is an excellent way to conserve resources, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and boost garden health and appearance.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of retain

Verb

While opinions on cowbells differ, the Tigers relish the prospect of going into an opposing stadium and making home fans upset — whether in Lawrence, Kansas, Starkville, Mississippi, or anywhere else.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Passengers are savvy travelers, primarily American, who relish cruising and, with this line, truly appreciate fine food and wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which draws its authority from the CEA, possesses exclusive jurisdiction over swaps.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Only a small number of players worldwide currently possess the full range of expertise needed to manufacture these high-performance magnets.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

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