gets off (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of get off (on)
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets off (on)
  1. enjoys
  2. loves
  3. likes
  4. savors
Verb
  • 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
Definition of enjoys
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
  • 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
  • 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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“Gets off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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