enjoy

en-joy · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To take pleasure in something.

  2. 2.

    To have the benefit or use of something.

  3. 3.

    (Reflexive) To have a pleasant time.

Related words

Antonyms: dislike, hate, suffer
See also: delight, like, pleasure
Synonyms: delight in, like, relish, savor

Etymology

From Old French enjoir meaning "to give joy, rejoice," from en- meaning "make" and joir meaning "to enjoy," from Latin gaudere meaning "to rejoice." The sense shifted from "to give joy" to "to experience joy."