enjoyed; enjoying; enjoys
: to have a good time
1
: to have for one's use, benefit, or lot : experience
enjoyed great success
2
: to take pleasure or satisfaction in
enjoyableness
noun
enjoyer
noun
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Synonyms of enjoy
Examples of enjoy in a Sentence
Relax and enjoy the view.
He always enjoys a good laugh.
No one enjoys being teased.
She enjoyed great success in her new business.
The show enjoyed a brief surge of popularity.
They enjoyed a large income from their investments.
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The lockstep support the Clintons enjoyed among congressional Democrats has eroded as a new generation of lawmakers has taken office -- nine Democrats joined with Republicans on the House committee to advance the contempt resolution.
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Lastly, Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems enjoyed a long conversation with onetime Stanford teammate and current Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight.
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With accessibility baked into the design, Adams said, more people will be able to enjoy the core features of the park.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
The lockstep support the Clintons enjoyed among congressional Democrats has eroded as a new generation of lawmakers has taken office -- nine Democrats joined with Republicans on the House committee to advance the contempt resolution.
—Steven Sloan The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Lastly, Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems enjoyed a long conversation with onetime Stanford teammate and current Grizzlies commentator Brevin Knight.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
With accessibility baked into the design, Adams said, more people will be able to enjoy the core features of the park.
—Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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