enjoy

verb

(transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

(transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.

(intransitive, India) To be satisfied or receive pleasure.

(transitive) To have sexual intercourse with.

Roots

gaudium-joy · Latin · joy, delight

Synonyms for enjoy

savorv relishn loven appreciatev tasten

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Where does enjoy come from?

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