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
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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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
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Plus, a cutting board makes a practical gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, anniversaries or simply anyone who enjoys cooking meals in the kitchen.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Plus, a cutting board makes a practical gift for new homeowners, newlyweds, anniversaries or simply anyone who enjoys cooking meals in the kitchen.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enjoy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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