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| en·joy [ in jóy, en jóy ] |
verb (past and past participle en·joyed, present participle en·joy·ing, 3rd person present singular en·joys) |
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1. transitive verb find something pleasing: to take pleasure in something
  really enjoying the ballet
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2. transitive verb have use of something: to have the full and satisfying use or benefit of something
He will enjoy sole possession of the estate.
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3. transitive verb benefit from circumstances: to benefit from a desirable condition or situation
The resort enjoys months of uninterrupted sunshine.
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4. en·joy your·self vr have good experience: to have a pleasurable experience
enjoyed themselves at the party
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interjection |
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have a good time: used to express a wish for somebody to have a pleasurable experience
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| [14th century. < Old French enjoïr< Latin gaudere "rejoice"] |
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| en·joy·er noun |
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