enjoy
enjoy Lexical Profile
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• verb
To take delight or pleasure in an activity, experience, or occasion.
"The children thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon at the natural history museum."
To have a pleasant time (used reflexively, as in 'enjoy oneself').
"Please relax and enjoy yourselves at the reception this evening."
To possess and benefit from a privilege, advantage, or favorable condition.
"Citizens of the coastal region enjoy a mild climate and high standard of living throughout the year."
Word Nuance & Usage
When followed by a verb, 'enjoy' strictly requires a gerund (e.g., 'I enjoy reading') rather than a to-infinitive. In informal spoken English, it can also be used intransitively as an imperative (e.g., 'Here is your meal; enjoy!').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French enjoier ('to give joy to' or 'to rejoice in'), formed from en- ('make') and joie ('joy'), ultimately tracing back to Latin gaudere ('to rejoice').