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 In his free time, Zaiden also enjoys video games and playing games. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 Ordinarily, the United States enjoys a substantial diesel surplus and is the world’s largest diesel exporter. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 The pledge raises some questions about what kind of voting rights the shares would have; SpaceX is a dual-class stock and Musk enjoys supermajority control of the company. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Amy still enjoys working with customers, while Sean helps manage the store and takes on new projects. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 Arasha enjoys a few choice manipulative moves in her litany of parts, reversing situations that seem to have no obvious good outcome. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Ye-ji wants an interview, and Mi-ok enjoys the interest and attention. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Much of the coast enjoys a Mediterranean climate that keeps temperatures mild year-round. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Meg very much enjoys working with her mom — and being the host. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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The Fernandez family of San Pedro loves football, but it's been a tough week.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Daughter Vivi loves seafood gumbo, while sons Eric and Forrest enjoy her pasta dishes.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of loves

Verb

Constant calls demanding others pay for every social cause regardless of cost has its limits.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Both approaches require costly infrastructure, but while exports could quickly fill government coffers, using gas to fuel industrialization has the potential to deliver a larger long-term payoff.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 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

Verb

Colossal owns a stake and licenses its technology to the startup.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
In Los Angeles, the Chetrit Organization also owns the long-idle Trinity Auditorium, also known as the Embassy Auditorium and Embassy Hotel.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of owns

Verb

In the small-cap space, Piper Sandler's Tenthoff likes Monte Rosa Therapeutics, a pioneer in protein degradation that selectively destroys disease-causing proteins.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
After viciously hitting step-back threes, trash talking anyone who dares tempt him and racking up two NBA scoring titles, Doncic just likes to stay home, maybe get lunch or play cards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

Verb

The tri-captain possesses a certain gravitas that has helped drive the Warriors to the Class 2A state championship game, according to junior midfielder and tri-captain Lino Melero.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Each of the three theaters also possesses a distinct spatial character.

— Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of possesses

Verb

And a reminder that these millionaires are playing a child’s game, because no one relishes it with quite the joy and verve and passion and emotion and occasional tantrum like Doncic does.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of relishes

Verb

Despite the protests, Vucic retains considerable support among Serbia's voters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Despite not receiving the endorsement of the faculty guild, Buelna retains the support of a number of faculty members, including the president of the academic senate, Angela Echeverri.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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