01 v. t. To take pleasure or satisfaction in the possession or experience of; to feel or perceive with pleasure; to be delighted with; as, to enjoy …
imp. & p. p.
Enjoyed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Enjoying
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1.
To take pleasure or satisfaction in the possession or experience of; to feel or perceive with pleasure; to be delighted with; as, to enjoy the dainties of a feast; to enjoy conversation.
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2.
To have, possess, and use with satisfaction; to occupy or have the benefit of, as a good or profitable thing, or as something desirable; as, to enjoy a free constitution and religious liberty.“That the children of Israel may enjoy every man the inheritance of his fathers.” — Num. xxxvi. 8.“To enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.” — Heb. xi. 25.
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3.
To have sexual intercourse with.
Phrases & compounds
To enjoy one's self —
to feel pleasure; to be happy.