enjoy

CEFRA1

/ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To get pleasure from something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To be satisfied or receive pleasure; to have fun.

Examples

  • I'm glad you enjoy skiing, but I guess it's just not my cup of tea.

  • The land will remain untouched for future generations to enjoy.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /enˈd͡ʒoɪ/
  • /ɪnˈd͡ʒoɪ/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To have the use or benefit of something.

  2. To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

  3. To have sexual intercourse with.

More examples

In context

  • Did you enjoy your holiday?

  • Enjoy your holidays! I very much enjoy dancing.

  • I plan to go travelling while I still enjoy good health.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English enjoyen, from Old French enjoier, anjoier, enjoer (“to give joy, receive with joy, rejoice”), equivalent to en- + joy.