Enjoy meaning in English

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Definition

to enjoy (doing something): to take pleasure in, to like, to love (doing something) verb
to enjoy oneself to have fun, to have a good time
-Did you enjoy the movie? -Yes, I thought it was great!
Note that to enjoy is always followed by a verb in the gerund (-ing):
I enjoy swimming in the lake. I like swimming in the lake.
(as opposed to: I like to swim in the lake.)

UK: I enjoy cooking meals for my cat.
US: Did you enjoy the film we saw last night?

Examples

  • "-They enjoy Mexican food, particularly tacos"
  • "Brian : Probably not... I don't enjoy nuclear war as much as I used to."
  • "I guarantee you that with a bit of careful management, both the Sydney and the Wellington teams will enjoy some healthy competition."
  • "Try to enjoy the silence."
  • "Enjoy your trip."
  • "Also, I left some chocolate in your top drawer. Enjoy."
  • "He loves monkeys, and enjoys working naked."
  • "Enjoy your drinks and I'll be back soon with your meals."
  • "I hope you enjoy reading the report as much as he enjoyed putting it together."
  • "Enjoy your milkshakes!"
  • "Horatio : Ok, enjoy your visit."
  • "Someone attractive, who enjoys traveling, and the finer things in life."
  • "Enjoy your flight, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for flying Big Generic Airlines."
  • "Well, I hope everyone enjoyed our comedians tonight!"
  • "Felix : Well, if you like smells so much, you'll enjoy this!"
  • "Those clothes were on me for 15 days, so I'm glad someone else can enjoy them. So were you just having a swim or were you trying to get somewhere?"
  • "Just me and the girls enjoying some wine and talking about anything and everything."
  • "Here is the chicken you'll be enjoying tonight."
  • "Regarding a restaurant in Hong-Kong: if you want to try something different, I really enjoy "The Joyful Shrimp Palace", located downtown."

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