GROOVE (ON) Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

groove (on)

verb

Definition of groove (on)

as in to enjoy

to take pleasure in thrill-seekers who groove on skiing will love snowboarding

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Activities like boating, jet-skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, and mountain biking can all be enjoyed within a five-mile radius.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
That same year, Adkins opened the lake on his Middle Tennessee property to a group from Big Brothers Big Sisters, giving children and their mentors an opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing and other outdoor activities.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoy

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

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

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

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