enjoys

verb

present tense third-person singular of enjoy
1
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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2
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 Its name is a nod to the staff meal everyone enjoys together before a restaurant service. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Paul is easily soothed, enjoys engaging with others, and feels comfortable in new environments. — Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 Ever wondered whether your dog enjoys those vacation FaceTime calls? — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Jennifer Aniston enjoys a boating summer vacation in Mallorca, Spain, with her partner Jim Curtis on July 27. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Keegan said this means no long walks on the sidewalk, but Cooper enjoys running around the family's grassy yard. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Terraza enjoys substituting guava for quince or pear in dessert recipes for a fun, tropical twist. — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 Among them is Aditi Devali, who enjoys a boogie without throwing her routine off balance. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The siblings would thrive in an active family that enjoys spending time outdoors and participating in activities together. — The Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
  1. loves
  2. has
  3. savors
  4. owns
  5. likes
  6. possesses
  7. relishes
  8. retains
Verb
  • This show loves nothing more this season than to introduce a potential assassin and promptly thwart his plan via blade to the head or neck.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Paul loves sensory bubble timers and listening to nursery rhymes, and music is one of his favorite activities.
    — MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loves
Verb
  • Ryan Hawk is the host of The Learning Leader Show, which is regularly ranked among the top business podcasts in the world and has millions of listeners annually.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 5 Aug. 2026
  • My mom has great style year round, but the fall is when her wardrobe really shines.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 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
  • Chris Elford, who owns a brewery and a cocktail bar downtown, has a lot of regulars who work at Seattle tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft.
    — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Elon Musk himself, one man, owns more wealth by far than the bottom half of American households.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of owns
Verb
  • Reif Ehrlich also likes Spotify’s pricing power and upcoming digital initiatives.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Billions > millions Placek likes to tell a story that illustrates the chasm between the right name — one that’s surprising and familiar all at once — and more predictable choices.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
Definition of likes
Verb
  • Inland taipan Often described as the world’s most venomous snake based on laboratory toxicity tests, the inland taipan possesses venom capable of attacking the nervous system, muscles, and blood.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to other colubrids, this species possesses a Duvernoy’s gland—a venom gland located behind the eyes and connected by a tube to grooved, backward-curving teeth at the back of the upper jaw.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of possesses
Verb
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh apparently relishes a good debate, and the upcoming policy meeting is expected to see some robust back-and-forth.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • Sumptuous staging, by Mary Zimmerman, evokes the brooding chiaroscuro of Artemisia Gentileschi’s paintings, while Didi Romero relishes every commedia dell’arte lazzo as the big-haired Duchessa.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of relishes
Verb
  • These vital data pipelines, owned and operated by Silicon Valley tech giants, account for 70 % of usable undersea cables in 2026, yet Washington retains the right to restrict where these networks go and who has access.
    — Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The woody, cracked texture is more prominent, the tree trunk retains a much crisper, rugged look, and the colors are more vivid.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of retains

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