enjoying

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

gaudiumjoy- · Latin · joy, delight

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Where does enjoying come from?

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