ENJOYS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

enjoys

verb

present tense third-person singular of enjoy

as in loves

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 has

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 enjoys 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 The first to roll up his sleeves to lend a hand, Josiah also enjoys flipping through one of his treasured books. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026 The property enjoys some stunning views of the San Fernando Valley and the mountains beyond. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Allgood enjoys retreating to the privacy of her own room after a busy day. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 At the same time, the collaboration enjoys enormous gains on two other lists. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Opponents say the current setup is just right and that Iceland already enjoys all the benefits of European integration without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably will come from being a full member. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Still, each guest enjoys their secluded villa, private spa time, and a personal guide to arrange hiking and water excursions like snorkeling and surfing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 Sverre, who enjoys skiing and biking, attended Elvebakken Upper Secondary School. — Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys

Verb

Giamatti makes Jerry ferocious but not monstruous, a man who certainly likes barking orders at various underlings but loves making good theater even more.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
An English springer spaniel in Alabama loves nothing more than spending her whole day in the pool and has taken to tricking her parents into letting her into the pool every day.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of loves

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Belarus still has 912 political prisoners, including 20 journalists, according to the Viasna human rights center.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
There are 795 rooms here, including 58 suites, and every one of them has a private lanai (a Hawaiian balcony or veranda) with either a garden or an ocean view.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of has

Verb

My mother savors her espresso slowly.

— Lucia Aronica, CNBC, 10 June 2026
In helming a tale of a lonely boy who savors friendship with a visitor from outer space, the American director drew on his own memories of childhood isolation.

— Will Gosner Britannica Editors June 8, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 June 2026

Definition of savors

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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
Eventually, Tyler contacted a friend who owns D&D Bait Shop nearby, where the fish could spend the night in a larger tank with a better aeration system.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of owns

Verb

Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
Since all of the objects in a system influence vibrational behavior, Kracht likes to study them first in isolation and then in combination.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of likes

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Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Valero Energy Pure-play refiner Valero Energy possesses advanced, complex refineries capable of dynamically adjusting output to maximize diesel when desired.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of possesses

Verb

Salaün relishes a contest on her 3-pointer and shoots better with a defender in her face.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
As Buddy Crane, a buffoonish, overconfident opposing counsel who works in house for Acme, John Cena relishes his role just as much as Buddy relishes laughing at Kevin.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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