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 Marysia enjoys occupying public space for extravagant reasons. — Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 Hardy missed playing football every day and has enjoyed cheering on his backfield mate. — Pj Green november 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026 Guests enjoyed nachos from a nacho machine, hot dogs both grilled and cooked on a roller, and ice cream served in miniature baseball helmets. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Jump into November with HBO Max and enjoy the customary drop of movies old and new, including the modern Planet of the Apes films. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enjoy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy

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But for travelers looking to sit back and savor the scenery passing by, there's no better viewpoint than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad's open-air car, standing face-to-face with the staggering canyon walls.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Democrats also savored victories after decades in the wilderness.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of savor

Verb

The former electronic music has roots in disco, dub reggae, hip-hop—traditions in which the DJ, in search of records fresher and wilder than those in rival crates, is a central figure, urging producers to new heights of ingenuity.

— Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
That's why parties involved in elections have their own monitors, who have been trained as the feds have.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of have

Verb

Among the 19 lineups around the NBA that entered Friday with at least 40 minutes played together this season, the Heat’s starting lineup owned the worst net rating.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
Walter bought a majority ownership stake in the Lakers in 2025 from the Buss family, who had owned the Lakers for more than four decades, for an evaluation of $10 billion.

— Broderick Turner Follow, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of own

Verb

Surveys have repeatedly shown that Americans don't like the current clock changes, with lawmakers and physicians blaming the regular time shifts for drowsiness, inconveniences and even risks to health.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Social convention dictates that you not be caught liking Hoffman’s posts or following her yourself.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of like

Verb

Steven’s last-minute decision promises to shake up a race that is widely viewed as crucial to Republicans’ hopes of retaining control of the upper chamber.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
While Carlson has long been unaffiliated with the outlet, Patel retains business connections with Carlson, while Carlson’s brother Buckley Carlson has served on the Daily Caller nonprofit’s board.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of retain

Verb

At a Thursday speech in Weatherford, Texas, Vice President JD Vance seemed to relish the opportunity to snipe at Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

— Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Few CEOs relish the idea of sitting at a witness table before lawmakers and television cameras.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The person in charge did not possess a valid Food Protection Manager Certificate.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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